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

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkenahalli village had a total population of 284 people, including 137 males and 147 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.61%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 76.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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