Chikkahullur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Chikkahullur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Hosakote and around 33 km from Bangalore Rural. Chokkahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkahullur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkahullur is 625694. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.79 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 5.5 km away.

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

Population of Chikkahullur

As per Census 2011, Chikkahullur village has a total population of 1,615 people, consisting of 937 males and 678 females. The village has 430 households and a sex ratio of 723 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,191 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,615937678
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779483
Scheduled Castes (SC)995049
Scheduled Tribes (ST)13103
Literate Population1,191749442
Illiterate Population424188236

Nearby Villages of Chikkahullur

Chikkahullur 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)
DoddahullurSouth1.10 km
YelachanayakanapuraSouth-West1.32 km
ChokkahalliNorth-East1.37 km
Hullur AmanikereSouth-East1.71 km
SompuraSouth-West1.79 km
KurubarahalliWest1.93 km
KamblipuraNorth-West2.22 km
PillagumpeEast2.65 km
HalasahalliSouth-East2.68 km
KempapuraNorth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkahullur

Chikkahullur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devangonthi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Chikkahullur is about 5.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Chikkahullur is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkahullur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Chikkahullur

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

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

FAQs about Chikkahullur

Where is Chikkahullur located?

Chikkahullur village is located in Hosakote Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkahullur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkahullur is Chokkahalli.

What is the population of Chikkahullur?

Chikkahullur has a total population of 1,615, including 937 males and 678 females.

How many households are there in Chikkahullur?

There are 430 households in Chikkahullur.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkahullur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkahullur is 73.75%. Male literacy is 79.94% and female literacy is 65.19%.