Chelavara is an inhabited village in Madikeri Taluk of Kodagu district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 617848, the Census 2011 record lists 737 people in 210 households and the reported area is 3,061.86 hectares. The local references include Nariyandada Gram Panchayat, Madikeri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Virajpet at about 20 km.
In short:
Chelavara is a village in Madikeri Taluk, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 617848 and 737 people in 210 households.
Village Code617848
Population737
Households210
Area3,061.86 hectares
Nearest TownVirajpet
Detailed village profile
Chelavara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 737 people, 3,061.86 hectares of reported area and Virajpet as the nearest town reference for Chelavara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chelavara falls under Madikeri Taluk in Kodagu district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 617848.
The record lists 737 people living in 210 households.
The reported village area is 3,061.86 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Virajpet.
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
Chelavara
Census Village Code
617848
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Kodagu
District Census Code
576
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Madikeri
Sub-district Census Code
05566
CD Block
Madikeri
Gram Panchayat
Nariyandada
Households
210
Population
737
Male Population
353
Female Population
384
Sex Ratio
1,087.82
Area
3,061.86 hectares
Area
30.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Virajpet
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
571212
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 Density24.07 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.5%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share14.65%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chelavara in the official administrative record. Census village code 617848, Nariyandada Gram Panchayat and Madikeri CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
576
Sub-district Census Code
05566
Village Census Code
617848
CD Block Code
0134
CD Block Name
Madikeri
Gram Panchayat Name
Nariyandada
Location and Distance
Virajpet is the nearest town listed for Chelavara, about 20 km away. Madikeri is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Madikeri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Madikeri
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Virajpet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Virajpet
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Virajpet
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
3,061.86 hectares
Area
30.62 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 737 people in 210 households, with 353 male residents and 384 female residents. The average household size is 3.51, and SC share is 9.5% and ST share is 14.65% for Chelavara. Population density works out to about 24.07 people per sq km.
Total Households
210
Total Population
737
Male Population
353
Female Population
384
Sex Ratio
1,087.82
Average Household Size
3.51
SC Population
70
SC Male Population
31
SC Female Population
39
SC Population Share
9.5
ST Population
108
ST Male Population
46
ST Female Population
62
ST Population Share
14.65
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chelavara 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 Chelavara include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.73 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chelavara 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
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 Chelavara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
ASHA
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 Chelavara.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chelavara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Cardamom and net sown area is 743.7 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cardamom
Forest Area In Hectares
1,595 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.65
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
352.6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
341.18 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
743.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
743.7 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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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
3
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
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Union Bank of India
2
67%
Canara Bank
1
33%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Union Bank of India
ATM
571212
Kodagu
Madikeri
Konanjageri
Madikeri, Main Road, Parane, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571212
Kakkabbe, P. O. Via Cheyyandane, Shiva Kripa, Main Road, Kodagu, Karnataka, 571212
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 Chelavara village located?
Chelavara is in Madikeri Taluk of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Chelavara village in?
Chelavara village is in Kodagu district.
Which state is Chelavara village in?
Chelavara village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Chelavara under?
Chelavara comes under Madikeri Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chelavara?
The Census village code of Chelavara is 617848.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chelavara under?
Chelavara is listed under NARIYANDADA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Madikeri.
What is the population of Chelavara village?
The village record lists 737 people and 210 households for Chelavara.
How many households are in Chelavara village?
The village record lists 210 households for Chelavara.
What is the male and female population of Chelavara?
The record lists 353 male residents and 384 female residents for Chelavara.
What is the sex ratio of Chelavara village?
The sex ratio of Chelavara is 1,087.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chelavara village?
The reported geographical area of Chelavara is 3,061.86 hectares.
What is the population density of Chelavara village?
The approximate population density of Chelavara is 24.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chelavara?
The nearest town listed for Chelavara is Virajpet, about 20 km away.
How far is Chelavara from the district headquarters?
Chelavara is about 35 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chelavara from the sub-district headquarters?
Chelavara is about 35 km from Madikeri, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chelavara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chelavara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chelavara?
For Chelavara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Cardamom and net sown area is 743.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chelavara?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chelavara. 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.