Chakenahalli - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Chakenahalli is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Gubbi and around 33 km from Tumkur. Kunnala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakenahalli is 611895. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.94 hectares and falls under the 572216 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chakenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Chakenahalli village had a total population of 1,684 people, including 844 males and 840 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.83%, with male literacy at 61.17% and female literacy at 60.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakenahalli

Chakenahalli 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 Chakenahalli

Chakenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Chakenahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chakenahalli is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chakenahalli

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

FAQs about Chakenahalli