Chikanal - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Chikanal is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Hungund and around 53 km from Bagalkot. Chikkanal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikanal is 598897. The village covers a total geographical area of 860.01 hectares and falls under the 587202 pincode. Hungund is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chikanal 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 Chikanal

According to the 2011 Census, Chikanal village had a total population of 2,203 people, including 1,144 males and 1,059 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.91%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 45.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikanal

Chikanal 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 Chikanal

Chikanal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hungund to Chikanal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Chikanal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikanal

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

Health Facilities in Chikanal

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

FAQs about Chikanal