Chikkanapalya - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Chikkanapalya is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Nelamangala and around 62 km from Bangalore Rural. Kodigehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanapalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanapalya is 624719. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.43 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Chikkanapalya

As per Census 2011, Chikkanapalya village has a total population of 35 people, consisting of 17 males and 18 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 16 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikkanapalya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikkanapalya

Chikkanapalya 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 Chikkanapalya

Chikkanapalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muddalingahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Chikkanapalya is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Chikkanapalya is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkanapalya

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanapalya

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

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