Chikkenahalli - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Chikkenahalli is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Devanahalli and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Harohalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkenahalli is 625328. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.31 hectares. Vijayapura is the nearest town, located about 5.5 km away.

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

Population of Chikkenahalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkenahalli village has a total population of 284 people, consisting of 137 males and 147 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population284137147
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211110
Scheduled Castes (SC)482226
Scheduled Tribes (ST)401822
Literate Population212107105
Illiterate Population723042

Nearby Villages of Chikkenahalli

Chikkenahalli 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)
DoddanapalyaNorth1.43 km
VasanthanarasapuraWest1.44 km
SeebidasarahalliEast1.48 km
BuradaghattaNorth-East1.59 km
KatenahalliEast1.63 km
KempanadodderiNorth1.78 km
HariyappanahalliSouth-East1.83 km
ThimmarajanahalliNorth-West2.52 km
KurikempanahalliWest2.56 km
PalasandraEast2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkenahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chikkenahalli. The nearest railway station is Heggere Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayapura to Chikkenahalli is about 5.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Chikkenahalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chikkenahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chikkenahalli

Where is Chikkenahalli located?

Chikkenahalli village is located in Devanahalli Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkenahalli is Harohalli.

What is the population of Chikkenahalli?

Chikkenahalli has a total population of 284, including 137 males and 147 females.

How many households are there in Chikkenahalli?

There are 63 households in Chikkenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkenahalli is 74.65%. Male literacy is 78.10% and female literacy is 71.43%.