Frequently Asked Questions

Chimmad Village has a total population of 10,839 people living in 1,902 households. The village has a balanced demographic with good representation across age groups.

The PIN code of Chimmad Village is 587312. This postal code covers the entire village area and surrounding localities.

Mahalingpur is the nearest town to Chimmad Village, located just 2 kilometers away. Mahalingpur provides additional educational, medical, and commercial facilities for Chimmad residents.

Chimmad Village covers a total area of approximately 4,500 hectares, with 2,133 hectares under irrigation. The village has substantial agricultural land and well-planned residential areas.

You can contact the Chimmad Gram Panchayat office at:

• Phone: +91-8362-xxxxxx
• Email: chimmad.gp@gov.in
• Office Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
• Address: Gram Panchayat Office, Chimmad Village, Bagalkot District

The nearest Post Office is located in the village center, approximately 1 km from the Gram Panchayat office. It operates from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturdays.

Government applications can be submitted through:

• Gram Panchayat office for local certificates
• Online portal: service.karnataka.gov.in
• Common Service Centers (CSC) in the village
• Required documents vary by scheme - contact the Panchayat for specific requirements

Chimmad Village has a total of 11 educational institutions:

• 6 Primary Schools (1st to 5th grade)
• 4 Middle Schools (6th to 8th grade)
• 1 Secondary School (9th to 10th grade)

For higher secondary education (11th and 12th), students can attend schools in nearby Mahalingpur.

School admissions generally follow these steps:

• Visit the school office during admission period (usually March-April)
• Submit required documents: birth certificate, address proof, previous school records
• Complete the admission form
• Pay applicable fees (many government schools are free)
• Attend orientation session

Yes, several scholarship programs are available:

• State government scholarships for SC/ST students
• Merit-based scholarships for high achievers
• Need-based financial assistance
• Mid-day meal program for all students
• Free textbooks and uniforms in government schools

The nearest hospitals are:

• Primary Health Center (PHC) - Within the village, 2 km from center
• Community Health Center - Mahalingpur (2 km away)
• District Hospital - Bagalkot (35 km away)
• Private hospitals available in Mahalingpur and Bagalkot

Medical services available include:

• Primary Health Center with basic treatment facilities
• 2-3 private clinics with general practitioners
• Medical shops for prescription and over-the-counter medicines
• Ambulance services (call 108)
• Vaccination programs for children
• Health camps organized periodically

Yes, several health insurance schemes are available:

• Ayushman Bharat - PM Jan Arogya Yojana
• Karnataka state health insurance schemes
• Employee State Insurance (ESI) for eligible workers
• Private health insurance options

Contact the Panchayat office for assistance with enrollment.

Important emergency numbers:

• Police Emergency: 100
• Fire Brigade: 101
• Medical Emergency/Ambulance: 108
• National Emergency: 112
• Women Helpline: 1091
• Child Helpline: 1098
• Village Sarpanch: +91-9448-xxxxxx

There is a police outpost in the village for basic law and order maintenance. The main police station is located in Mahalingpur, approximately 2 km away. For serious emergencies, call 100 or 112.

In case of medical emergency:

• Call 108 for ambulance service immediately
• Contact the Primary Health Center: +91-8362-xxxxxx
• Visit the nearest clinic if the emergency is minor
• Keep emergency contact numbers handy
• Know the location of the nearest hospital