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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chirchankal village had a total population of 881 people, including 449 males and 432 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.81%, with male literacy at 68.41% and female literacy at 38.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chirchankal