Chakkodabylu - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Chakkodabylu is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Tirthahalli and around 79 km from Shimoga. Heggodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakkodabylu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakkodabylu is 608282. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.39 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chakkodabylu

As per Census 2011, Chakkodabylu village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 242 males and 261 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chakkodabylu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population503242261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462125
Scheduled Castes (SC)281612
Literate Population347178169
Illiterate Population1566492

Nearby Villages of Chakkodabylu

Chakkodabylu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HolalurbetagereEast1.87 km
BaggodigeWest2.55 km
ArehalliSouth-East2.70 km
ShiruruSouth-West2.71 km
HerabailuNorth2.80 km
YadamaneNorth-East2.89 km
ChikkaluruEast2.99 km
BogarukoppaNorth3.25 km
ChangaruSouth3.38 km
AlamanepalbasagereNorth3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chakkodabylu

Chakkodabylu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Chakkodabylu is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chakkodabylu is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakkodabylu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chakkodabylu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chakkodabylu

Where is Chakkodabylu located?

Chakkodabylu village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakkodabylu?

The Gram Panchayat of Chakkodabylu is Heggodu.

What is the pincode of Chakkodabylu?

The pincode of Chakkodabylu is 577432.

What is the population of Chakkodabylu?

Chakkodabylu has a total population of 503, including 242 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Chakkodabylu?

There are 134 households in Chakkodabylu.

What is the literacy rate in Chakkodabylu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chakkodabylu is 68.99%. Male literacy is 73.55% and female literacy is 64.75%.