Chimale

Chimale is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 75km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Tumari is the gram panchayat of Chimale village.

Here you can discover what makes Chimale unique in its vibrant Sagar-Shimoga region. You’ll see Chimale’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chimale

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chimale is 607364. The village spans a total geographical area of 1459.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577401. Sagar is nearest town to Chimale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 75km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chimale village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chimale

Population of Chimale

According to the 2011 Census, Chimale has a total population of about 357, with approximately 177 males and 180 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 13 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 30. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.15%, with male literacy at about 72.88% and female literacy near 55.56%. There are around 83 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chimale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chimale

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chimale. As per the 2011 stats, Chimale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chimale

Knowing the nearby villages of Chimale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chimale.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chimale