Indian Village Directory

Chigaluru Village

Chigaluru is an inhabited village in Alur Taluk of Hassan district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 616357, the Census 2011 record lists 445 people in 113 households and the reported area is 168.09 hectares. The local references include Palya Gram Panchayat, Alur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alur at about 12 km.

In short:

Chigaluru is a village in Alur Taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 616357 and 445 people in 113 households.

Village Code616357
Population445
Households113
Area168.09 hectares
Nearest TownAlur

Detailed village profile

Chigaluru at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 445 people, 168.09 hectares of reported area and Alur as the nearest town reference for Chigaluru, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Karnataka
District Hassan
Taluk Alur
CD Block Alur
Gram Panchayat PALYA
  • Chigaluru falls under Alur Taluk in Hassan district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 616357.
  • The record lists 445 people living in 113 households.
  • The reported village area is 168.09 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Alur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Chigaluru
Census Village Code
616357
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Hassan
District Census Code
574
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Alur
Sub-district Census Code
05557
CD Block
Alur
Gram Panchayat
Palya
Households
113
Population
445
Male Population
218
Female Population
227
Sex Ratio
1,041.28
Area
168.09 hectares
Area
1.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Alur
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
573218
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 Density 264.74 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.94 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.19% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 54.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chigaluru in the official administrative record. Census village code 616357, Palya Gram Panchayat and Alur CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
574
Sub-district Census Code
05557
Village Census Code
616357
CD Block Code
0125
CD Block Name
Alur
Gram Panchayat Name
Palya

Location and Distance

Alur is the nearest town listed for Chigaluru, about 12 km away. Hassan is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Alur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Hassan
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Alur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Alur
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Alur
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
168.09 hectares
Area
1.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 445 people in 113 households, with 218 male residents and 227 female residents. The average household size is 3.94, and SC share is 7.19% and ST share is 0% for Chigaluru. Population density works out to about 264.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
113
Total Population
445
Male Population
218
Female Population
227
Sex Ratio
1,041.28
Average Household Size
3.94
SC Population
32
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
15
SC Population Share
7.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chigaluru list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chigaluru include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chigaluru include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Major District Road
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 Chigaluru include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Chigaluru.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chigaluru show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Fruits, net sown area is 94.78 hectares and irrigated land is 51.41 hectares (54.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Fruits
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16.7 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
56.61 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
94.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.37 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
51.41
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
51.41 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chigaluru

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 50%
Union Bank of India 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 573218 Hassan Alur Alur (Rural) Alur District Singapura Villagth, Hassan, Karnataka, 573218
Union Bank of India ATM 573218 Hassan Alur Madabalu Bikkodu-Hassamain Road Yallammadevinilayamadabalu, Hassan, Karnataka, 573218

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 Chigaluru village located?

Chigaluru is in Alur Taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Chigaluru village in?

Chigaluru village is in Hassan district.

Which state is Chigaluru village in?

Chigaluru village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Chigaluru under?

Chigaluru comes under Alur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chigaluru?

The Census village code of Chigaluru is 616357.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chigaluru under?

Chigaluru is listed under PALYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Alur.

What is the population of Chigaluru village?

The village record lists 445 people and 113 households for Chigaluru.

How many households are in Chigaluru village?

The village record lists 113 households for Chigaluru.

What is the male and female population of Chigaluru?

The record lists 218 male residents and 227 female residents for Chigaluru.

What is the sex ratio of Chigaluru village?

The sex ratio of Chigaluru is 1,041.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chigaluru village?

The reported geographical area of Chigaluru is 168.09 hectares.

What is the population density of Chigaluru village?

The approximate population density of Chigaluru is 264.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chigaluru?

The nearest town listed for Chigaluru is Alur, about 12 km away.

How far is Chigaluru from the district headquarters?

Chigaluru is about 24 km from Hassan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chigaluru from the sub-district headquarters?

Chigaluru is about 12 km from Alur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chigaluru?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chigaluru.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chigaluru?

For Chigaluru, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Fruits, net sown area is 94.78 hectares and irrigated land is 51.41 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chigaluru?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chigaluru. 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.