Chalami - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Chalami is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Muddebihal and around 94 km from Bijapur. Kalagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalami village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalami is 599575. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.74 hectares and falls under the 586212 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chalami

According to the 2011 Census, Chalami village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 574 males and 501 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.77%, with male literacy at 80.04% and female literacy at 49.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalami

Chalami 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 Chalami

Chalami is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Chalami is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Chalami is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalami

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

Health Facilities in Chalami

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

FAQs about Chalami