Chikkala - Chagallu, East Godavari

Chikkala is a village situated in the Chagallu mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Chagallu and around 88 km from Eluru. Chikkala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkala is 588282. The village covers a total geographical area of 3745 hectares and falls under the 534305 pincode. Nidadavole is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chikkala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chikkala

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkala village had a total population of 7,175 people, including 3,670 males and 3,505 females, living in 1,959 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.96%, with male literacy at 68.63% and female literacy at 65.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,765, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikkala

Chikkala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkala

Chikkala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmanagudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nidadavole to Chikkala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Chikkala is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikkala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikkala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikkala village are given below:

FAQs about Chikkala