Chikkumbi - Savadatti, Belagavi

Chikkumbi is a village situated in the Savadatti taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Parasgad and around 104 km from Belgaum. Chulaki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkumbi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkumbi is 598283. The village covers a total geographical area of 907.88 hectares and falls under the 591110 pincode. Soundatti is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chikkumbi

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkumbi village had a total population of 3,293 people, including 1,673 males and 1,620 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.37%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 57.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkumbi

Chikkumbi 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 Chikkumbi

Chikkumbi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hebsur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soundatti to Chikkumbi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Chikkumbi is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkumbi

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

Health Facilities in Chikkumbi

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

FAQs about Chikkumbi