Channakal - Malur, Kolar

Channakal is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Santehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Channakal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channakal is 622185. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.62 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Channakal 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 Channakal

According to the 2011 Census, Channakal village had a total population of 841 people, including 447 males and 394 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.69%, with male literacy at 77.06% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Channakal

Channakal 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 Channakal

Channakal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Channakal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Channakal is about 30 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 Channakal

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

Health Facilities in Channakal

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

FAQs about Channakal