Challakere Taluk in Chitradurga district, Karnataka has 195 Census 2011 village records, including 182 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 310,590 people, 64,311 households and 203,213 hectares. Reported local context includes 45 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Challakere Taluk has 195 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 182 inhabited villages. They are part of Chitradurga district in Karnataka.
Villages195
Inhabited Villages182
Population310,590
Households64,311
Area (ha)203,213.11
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Challakere Taluk is in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
Village Records
195 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
182
Listed Population
310,590
Households
64,311
Recorded Village Area
203,213 hectares
Gram Panchayats
45
Largest by Population
Naikanahatti (15,545 people)
Largest by Area
Nannivala (5,269.9 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Naikanahatti is the highest-population village listed in Challakere Taluk, with 15,545 people and 3,161 households. It represents 5% of the listed taluk village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Nannivala has the largest recorded village area in Challakere Taluk, at 5,269.9 hectares. This is 2.6% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Challakere Taluk has 310,590 people in 64,311 households across 195 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village1,593
Average Household Size4.8
Inhabited Village %93%
Population Density / sq km152.8
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population310,590
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Challakere villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 45 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Abbaiahnahalli, Belagere and Budnahatti.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported45
Nearest Town Names Reported2
CD blocks reported: Challakere.
Gram Panchayats reported: Abbaiahnahalli, Belagere, Budnahatti, Byadareddyhalli, Channammanagathihalli, Chennamanagathihalli, Chowluru, Devara Marikunte, Devaramarikunte, Devareddihalli, Devareddyhalli, Doddachellur and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Challakere Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 182 villages (93%), mobile coverage in 182 villages (93%), all-weather road in 182 villages (93%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
182
182
13
93.33
Mobile Coverage
182
182
13
93.33
All-Weather Road
182
182
13
93.33
PDS Shop
108
182
87
55.38
Median Nearest Town Distance25 km
Villages within 5 km5
Villages over 25 km82
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
5
2.7%
5-10 Km
17
9.3%
10-25 Km
78
43%
Over 25 Km
82
45%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Challakere villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 182 villages, with an average of 23.7 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 48.0 km for Torebeeranahalli. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
182
23.70
48
Torebeeranahalli
Challakere
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Challakere Taluk. The page summarises 23 data fields and 4,303 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
6
1,170
780
Location and Distance
3
559
377
Population and Social Groups
3
572
546
Education Facilities
8
1,456
451
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
364
364
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
182
108
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Challakere
Challakere Taluk has 30 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 14 banks and 4 PIN codes. Canara Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 6 entries (20%). PIN code 577522 has the highest listed count, with 24 records (80%). Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages15.4
ATM Share63%
CDM Share3.3%
CRM Share30%
Records / Bank2.1
ATM/CDM/CRM Records30
ATMs19
CRMs9
CDMs1
Electronic Kiosks1
Banks14
PINs4
Device Type Summary
ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
19
63%
CRM
9
30%
CDM
1
3.3%
Electronic Kiosk
1
3.3%
Top Banks in This Area
Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
6
20%
State Bank of India
5
17%
Karnataka Grameena Bank
4
13%
Karnataka Bank Ltd
3
10%
ICICI Bank Limited
2
6.7%
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN Code
Records
Share
577522
24
80%
577538
2
6.7%
577536
2
6.7%
577543
2
6.7%
PIN-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
PIN code-wise ATM, CDM and CRM record summary
PIN
Records
ATMs
CRMs
CDMs
Banks
577522
24
14
9
1
14
577536
2
1
0
0
2
577538
2
2
0
0
2
577543
2
2
0
0
1
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show real bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records for Challakere Taluk, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda. The source dataset is Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-sourced bank service data, but the services belong to the listed banks.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Challakere Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Challakere Taluk has 195 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 182 inhabited villages. They are part of Chitradurga district in Karnataka.
Which is the most populated village in Challakere Taluk?
Naikanahatti is the most populated village listed for Challakere Taluk, with 15,545 people and 3,161 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Challakere Taluk?
Nannivala has the largest recorded village area in Challakere Taluk, at 5,269.9 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Challakere Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 45 Gram Panchayats for Challakere Taluk. Reported names include Abbaiahnahalli, Belagere and Budnahatti.
What village facilities are reported in Challakere Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 182 villages, mobile coverage in 182 villages, all-weather road in 182 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What bank ATM, CDM and CRM records are available for Challakere Taluk?
Challakere Taluk has 30 bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records from RBI-sourced data. Canara Bank has the highest number of listed records, with 6 entries. Verify current service details with the bank.
What can I find in the Challakere Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Challakere also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.