Chamnal - Shahpur, Yadgir

Chamnal is a village situated in the Shahpur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Chamnal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamnal is 621077. The village covers a total geographical area of 671.64 hectares and falls under the 585309 pincode. Bhimarayanagundi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chamnal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chamnal

According to the 2011 Census, Chamnal village had a total population of 2,685 people, including 1,357 males and 1,328 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.54%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 45.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6851,3571,328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522265257
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,267641626
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18810
Literate Population1,223733490
Illiterate Population1,462624838

Nearby Villages of Chamnal

Chamnal 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)
GundapurWest1.66 km
Dand SholapurNorth2.15 km
BholkadamgeraSouth-East2.44 km
ChandapurEast2.92 km
NadihalNorth-West3.02 km
Khanapur (sk)West3.80 km
SevanagarWest4.26 km
UkkinhalNorth-East4.48 km
BudnoorSouth4.67 km
MallbadNorth5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chamnal

Chamnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shampurhalli, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimarayanagundi to Chamnal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Chamnal is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamnal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chamnal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chamnal 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 Chamnal

Where is Chamnal located?

Chamnal village is located in Shahpur Taluka, Yadgir district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chamnal?

Chamnal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chamnal?

The pincode of Chamnal is 585309.

What is the population of Chamnal?

Chamnal had a total population of 2,685, including 1,357 males and 1,328 females.

How many households are there in Chamnal?

Chamnal had 462 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chamnal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chamnal was 56.54%. Male literacy was 67.12% and female literacy was 45.75%.