Chakanahalli - Malur, Kolar

Chakanahalli is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Araleri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakanahalli is 622227. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.72 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chakanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Chakanahalli village had a total population of 503 people, including 270 males and 233 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.21%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 66.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chakanahalli

Chakanahalli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chakanahalli

Chakanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Chakanahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Chakanahalli is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakanahalli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chakanahalli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chakanahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chakanahalli village are given below:

FAQs about Chakanahalli