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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chitrathagundu village had a total population of 3,278 people, including 1,664 males and 1,614 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.41%, with male literacy at 63.02% and female literacy at 41.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,773.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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