Chowdapura - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Chowdapura is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Kudligi and around 100 km from Bellary. Choudapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowdapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowdapura is 605115. The village covers a total geographical area of 2671.13 hectares and falls under the 583135 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chowdapura 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 Chowdapura

As per Census 2011, Chowdapura village has a total population of 4,388 people, consisting of 2,224 males and 2,164 females. The village has 824 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 614 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,685 literate and 1,703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 546 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,924 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3882,2242,164
Child Population (0–6 yrs)614324290
Scheduled Castes (SC)546267279
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,924974950
Literate Population2,6851,5281,157
Illiterate Population1,7036961,007

Nearby Villages of Chowdapura

Chowdapura 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)
C.imadapuraSouth2.38 km
MorabaNorth4.35 km
NagalapuraNorth-West4.55 km
AmalapuraEast4.74 km
KyasanakereEast5.04 km
BadaladukuNorth-West6.13 km
ChiribiWest6.99 km
SunkadakalSouth-West7.62 km
Adavi SooravvanahalliEast7.66 km
BanavikalSouth-East7.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chowdapura

Chowdapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Chowdapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Chowdapura is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowdapura

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

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

Health Facilities in Chowdapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chowdapura

Where is Chowdapura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chowdapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Chowdapura is Choudapur.

What is the pincode of Chowdapura?

The pincode of Chowdapura is 583135.

What is the population of Chowdapura?

Chowdapura has a total population of 4,388, including 2,224 males and 2,164 females.

How many households are there in Chowdapura?

There are 824 households in Chowdapura.

What is the literacy rate in Chowdapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chowdapura is 61.19%. Male literacy is 68.71% and female literacy is 53.47%.