Chikkahejjaji - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Chikkahejjaji is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Dod Ballapur and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Hadripura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkahejjaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkahejjaji is 625196. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.46 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chikkahejjaji

As per Census 2011, Chikkahejjaji village has a total population of 1,977 people, consisting of 970 males and 1,007 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,319 literate and 658 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 364 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9779701,007
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1778691
Scheduled Castes (SC)1005248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)364184180
Literate Population1,319748571
Illiterate Population658222436

Nearby Villages of Chikkahejjaji

Chikkahejjaji 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)
Chikkahejjaji AmanikereWest0.50 km
Puttaiana AgraharaSouth-West1.25 km
HadripuraEast1.44 km
SyakaldevanapuraSouth1.67 km
Madhurana HosahalliNorth1.99 km
DoddahejjajiNorth-West2.23 km
MuppadighattaSouth-East2.40 km
HonnadevipuraSouth-West2.46 km
Narasaihna AgraharaEast2.64 km
DoddabelavangalaNorth2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkahejjaji

Chikkahejjaji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairanayakanah, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Chikkahejjaji is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Chikkahejjaji 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 Chikkahejjaji

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

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

Health Facilities in Chikkahejjaji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chikkahejjaji

Where is Chikkahejjaji located?

Chikkahejjaji village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkahejjaji?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkahejjaji is Hadripura.

What is the population of Chikkahejjaji?

Chikkahejjaji has a total population of 1,977, including 970 males and 1,007 females.

How many households are there in Chikkahejjaji?

There are 489 households in Chikkahejjaji.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkahejjaji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkahejjaji is 66.72%. Male literacy is 77.11% and female literacy is 56.70%.