Chakkur - Saraguru, Mysuru

Chakkur is a village situated in the Saraguru taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Heggadadevankote and around 45 km from Mysore. K.belthur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakkur is 618967. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.47 hectares and falls under the 571121 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chakkur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakkur village had a total population of 1,848 people, including 937 males and 911 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.16%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 64.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakkur

Chakkur 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 Chakkur

Chakkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Chakkur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Chakkur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakkur

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

Health Facilities in Chakkur

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

FAQs about Chakkur