Chickmalagavi - Hungund, Bagalkote

Chickmalagavi is a village situated in the Hungund taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Hungund and around 43 km from Bagalkot. Hiremalagavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chickmalagavi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chickmalagavi is 598907. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.35 hectares and falls under the 587115 pincode. Hungund is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chickmalagavi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hungund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chickmalagavi

According to the 2011 Census, Chickmalagavi village had a total population of 375 people, including 193 males and 182 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.46%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Chickmalagavi

Chickmalagavi 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 Chickmalagavi

Chickmalagavi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kudala Sangam, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hungund to Chickmalagavi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Chickmalagavi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chickmalagavi

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

Health Facilities in Chickmalagavi

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

FAQs about Chickmalagavi