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

As per Census 2011, Chikkumbi village has a total population of 3,293 people, consisting of 1,673 males and 1,620 females. The village has 624 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 394 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,098 literate and 1,195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2931,6731,620
Child Population (0–6 yrs)394195199
Scheduled Castes (SC)1276463
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502327
Literate Population2,0981,288810
Illiterate Population1,195385810

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DugabalNorth-West2.98 km
HirekumbiSouth-West3.40 km
ChulakiNorth-East3.63 km
HarlapurNorth-West5.26 km
UgaragolSouth-West6.12 km
HooliNorth6.46 km
KanakikopEast7.14 km
HaralakattiNorth-East7.76 km
ManikattiNorth8.01 km
DhaderkoppaSouth-West8.11 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chikkumbi

Where is Chikkumbi located?

Chikkumbi village is located in Savadatti Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkumbi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkumbi is Chulaki.

What is the pincode of Chikkumbi?

The pincode of Chikkumbi is 591110.

What is the population of Chikkumbi?

Chikkumbi has a total population of 3,293, including 1,673 males and 1,620 females.

How many households are there in Chikkumbi?

There are 624 households in Chikkumbi.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkumbi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkumbi is 63.71%. Male literacy is 76.99% and female literacy is 50.00%.