Chitgeri - Mundgod, Uttara Kannada

Chitgeri is a village situated in the Mundgod taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundgod and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Naganuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitgeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitgeri is 603048. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.56 hectares and falls under the 581402 pincode. Mundgod is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Chitgeri

According to the 2011 Census, Chitgeri village had a total population of 272 people, including 137 males and 135 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.45%, with male literacy at 65.14% and female literacy at 45.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitgeri

Chitgeri 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 Chitgeri

Chitgeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundgod to Chitgeri is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Chitgeri is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitgeri

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

Health Facilities in Chitgeri

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

FAQs about Chitgeri