Chalgera - Kushtagi, Koppal

Chalgera is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Chalagera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalgera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalgera is 601451. The village covers a total geographical area of 2678.9 hectares and falls under the 583288 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chalgera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chalgera

As per Census 2011, Chalgera village has a total population of 4,898 people, consisting of 2,469 males and 2,429 females. The village has 922 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 665 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,718 literate and 2,180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,001 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 426 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chalgera are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chalgera

Chalgera 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 Chalgera

Chalgera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Chalgera is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Chalgera is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalgera

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

Health Facilities in Chalgera

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

FAQs about Chalgera