Chikkanahalli - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Chikkanahalli is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Nelamangala and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Arebommanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanahalli is 624816. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.1 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chikkanahalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkanahalli village has a total population of 1,072 people, consisting of 554 males and 518 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 603 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,072554518
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125557
Scheduled Castes (SC)311161150
Literate Population603350253
Illiterate Population469204265

Nearby Villages of Chikkanahalli

Chikkanahalli 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)
TyagadahalliSouth-East1.52 km
ByranaikanahalliNorth1.55 km
BardiSouth-West1.79 km
UddichikkanahalliEast1.93 km
KenjiganahalliEast2.15 km
HasurahalliWest2.29 km
NagenahalliNorth-East2.39 km
BettahalliSouth2.40 km
BolamaranahalliSouth-East2.69 km
MandigereSouth-West2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkanahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chikkanahalli. The nearest railway station is Bhairanayakanah, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Chikkanahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Chikkanahalli is about 35 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 Chikkanahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chikkanahalli

Where is Chikkanahalli located?

Chikkanahalli village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkanahalli is Arebommanahalli.

What is the population of Chikkanahalli?

Chikkanahalli has a total population of 1,072, including 554 males and 518 females.

How many households are there in Chikkanahalli?

There are 229 households in Chikkanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkanahalli is 56.25%. Male literacy is 63.18% and female literacy is 48.84%.