Chikkalaki - Jamkhandi, Bagalkote

Chikkalaki is a village situated in the Jamkhandi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Jamkhandi and around 80 km from Bagalkot. Bidari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkalaki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkalaki is 598468. The village covers a total geographical area of 1946.17 hectares and falls under the 587313 pincode. Jamkhandi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chikkalaki

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkalaki village had a total population of 4,172 people, including 2,131 males and 2,041 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 73.58% and female literacy at 53.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkalaki

Chikkalaki 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 Chikkalaki

Chikkalaki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Honaganahalli, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamkhandi to Chikkalaki is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Chikkalaki is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkalaki

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

Health Facilities in Chikkalaki

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

FAQs about Chikkalaki