Chilkundakaval - Hunsur, Mysuru

Chilkundakaval is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Hunsur and around 61 km from Mysore. Chilkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilkundakaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilkundakaval is 618332. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.62 hectares and falls under the 571105 pincode. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chilkundakaval

According to the 2011 Census, Chilkundakaval village had a total population of 368 people, including 184 males and 184 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.47%, with male literacy at 69.94% and female literacy at 56.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilkundakaval

Chilkundakaval 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 Chilkundakaval

Chilkundakaval is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hunsur to Chilkundakaval is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Chilkundakaval is about 61 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 Chilkundakaval

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

Health Facilities in Chilkundakaval

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

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