Chirchankal - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Chirchankal is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Muddebihal and around 95 km from Bijapur. Yarazari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirchankal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirchankal is 599613. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.46 hectares and falls under the 586129 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chirchankal 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 Chirchankal

As per Census 2011, Chirchankal village has a total population of 881 people, consisting of 449 males and 432 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population881449432
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326666
Scheduled Castes (SC)1145757
Literate Population403262141
Illiterate Population478187291

Nearby Villages of Chirchankal

Chirchankal 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)
ChalamiWest1.92 km
TapalkattiNorth-West2.06 km
HarindralEast2.56 km
YarazeriSouth-East2.73 km
MudurSouth-West2.82 km
KandaganurSouth3.15 km
MadinalNorth-East3.39 km
GeddalamariNorth-East3.63 km
HandargallSouth3.77 km
JettagiNorth3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chirchankal

Chirchankal 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 109.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Chirchankal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Chirchankal is about 95 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 Chirchankal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chirchankal

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

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

FAQs about Chirchankal

Where is Chirchankal located?

Chirchankal village is located in Muddebihal Taluka, Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirchankal?

The Gram Panchayat of Chirchankal is Yarazari.

What is the pincode of Chirchankal?

The pincode of Chirchankal is 586129.

What is the population of Chirchankal?

Chirchankal has a total population of 881, including 449 males and 432 females.

How many households are there in Chirchankal?

There are 162 households in Chirchankal.

What is the literacy rate in Chirchankal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirchankal is 45.74%. Male literacy is 58.35% and female literacy is 32.64%.