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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chalgera village had a total population of 4,898 people, including 2,469 males and 2,429 females, living in 922 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.21%, with male literacy at 73.80% and female literacy at 54.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,001, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

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