Chowlakere is an inhabited village in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 605234, the Census 2011 record lists 787 people in 170 households and the reported area is 1,500.71 hectares. The local references include Abbaiahnahalli Gram Panchayat, Challakere CD Block and the nearest town reference is Challakere at about 25 km.
In short:
Chowlakere is a village in Challakere Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 605234 and 787 people in 170 households.
Village Code605234
Population787
Households170
Area1,500.71 hectares
Nearest TownChallakere
Detailed village profile
Chowlakere at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 787 people, 1,500.71 hectares of reported area and Challakere as the nearest town reference for Chowlakere, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chowlakere falls under Challakere Taluk in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 605234.
The record lists 787 people living in 170 households.
The reported village area is 1,500.71 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Challakere.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Chowlakere
Census Village Code
605234
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Chitradurga
District Census Code
566
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Challakere
Sub-district Census Code
05504
CD Block
Challakere
Gram Panchayat
Abbaiahnahalli
Households
170
Population
787
Male Population
403
Female Population
384
Sex Ratio
952.85
Area
1,500.71 hectares
Area
15.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577536
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density52.44 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.63 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share85.77%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chowlakere in the official administrative record. Census village code 605234, Abbaiahnahalli Gram Panchayat and Challakere CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
566
Sub-district Census Code
05504
Village Census Code
605234
CD Block Code
0072
CD Block Name
Challakere
Gram Panchayat Name
Abbaiahnahalli
Location and Distance
Challakere is the nearest town listed for Chowlakere, about 25 km away. Chitradurga is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Challakere
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Chitradurga
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Challakere
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Challakere
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
1,500.71 hectares
Area
15.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 787 people in 170 households, with 403 male residents and 384 female residents. The average household size is 4.63, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 85.77% for Chowlakere. Population density works out to about 52.44 people per sq km.
Total Households
170
Total Population
787
Male Population
403
Female Population
384
Sex Ratio
952.85
Average Household Size
4.63
ST Population
675
ST Male Population
340
ST Female Population
335
ST Population Share
85.77
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chowlakere list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chowlakere include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
60.72 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
19.07 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chowlakere include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chowlakere include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Chowlakere.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chowlakere show that reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Ragi, net sown area is 889.25 hectares and irrigated land is 19.07 hectares (2.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Groundnut
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
539.97 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.77 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
889.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
870.18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
19.07
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
50%
Electronic Kiosk
1
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
50%
Canara Bank
1
50%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Nayakanahatti K. M. S.manzil, Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577536
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chowlakere village located?
Chowlakere is in Challakere Taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Chowlakere village in?
Chowlakere village is in Chitradurga district.
Which state is Chowlakere village in?
Chowlakere village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Chowlakere under?
Chowlakere comes under Challakere Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chowlakere?
The Census village code of Chowlakere is 605234.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chowlakere under?
Chowlakere is listed under ABBAIAHNAHALLI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Challakere.
What is the population of Chowlakere village?
The village record lists 787 people and 170 households for Chowlakere.
How many households are in Chowlakere village?
The village record lists 170 households for Chowlakere.
What is the male and female population of Chowlakere?
The record lists 403 male residents and 384 female residents for Chowlakere.
What is the sex ratio of Chowlakere village?
The sex ratio of Chowlakere is 952.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chowlakere village?
The reported geographical area of Chowlakere is 1,500.71 hectares.
What is the population density of Chowlakere village?
The approximate population density of Chowlakere is 52.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chowlakere?
The nearest town listed for Chowlakere is Challakere, about 25 km away.
How far is Chowlakere from the district headquarters?
Chowlakere is about 54 km from Chitradurga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chowlakere from the sub-district headquarters?
Chowlakere is about 25 km from Challakere, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chowlakere?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Chowlakere.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chowlakere?
For Chowlakere, reported agricultural commodities include Groundnut and Ragi, net sown area is 889.25 hectares and irrigated land is 19.07 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chowlakere?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chowlakere. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.