Chitrathagundu - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Chitrathagundu is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Kudligi and around 85 km from Bellary. Chiratagundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitrathagundu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrathagundu is 605108. The village covers a total geographical area of 1103.79 hectares and falls under the 583126 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chitrathagundu

As per Census 2011, Chitrathagundu village has a total population of 3,278 people, consisting of 1,664 males and 1,614 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 479 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,467 literate and 1,811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,773 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2781,6641,614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)479220259
Scheduled Castes (SC)239114125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,7731,4101,363
Literate Population1,467910557
Illiterate Population1,8117541,057

Nearby Villages of Chitrathagundu

Chitrathagundu 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)
KombihalliSouth-East2.57 km
MeenakeriSouth2.61 km
YerapothajogihalliSouth-East4.16 km
MatadajogihalliEast4.68 km
SiddaiahnakoteSouth-East5.06 km
ChikkumthiSouth5.27 km
IyanahalliEast5.44 km
RangaiahnadurgaNorth-East5.74 km
DonetammenahalliSouth-East5.90 km
TuppadakkanahalliEast6.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitrathagundu

Chitrathagundu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nethranahalli H, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Chitrathagundu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Chitrathagundu is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitrathagundu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chitrathagundu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chitrathagundu

Where is Chitrathagundu located?

Chitrathagundu village is located in Kudligi Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitrathagundu?

The Gram Panchayat of Chitrathagundu is Chiratagundu.

What is the pincode of Chitrathagundu?

The pincode of Chitrathagundu is 583126.

What is the population of Chitrathagundu?

Chitrathagundu has a total population of 3,278, including 1,664 males and 1,614 females.

How many households are there in Chitrathagundu?

There are 620 households in Chitrathagundu.

What is the literacy rate in Chitrathagundu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitrathagundu is 44.75%. Male literacy is 54.69% and female literacy is 34.51%.