Chilanuru - Sorab, Shivamogga

Chilanuru is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Sorab and around 110 km from Shimoga. Nisarani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilanuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilanuru is 607599. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.57 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Chilanuru

According to the 2011 Census, Chilanuru village had a total population of 313 people, including 158 males and 155 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 85.03% and female literacy at 65.69%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilanuru

Chilanuru 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 Chilanuru

Chilanuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Chilanuru is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chilanuru is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilanuru

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

Health Facilities in Chilanuru

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

FAQs about Chilanuru