Chikkanapalya - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Chikkanapalya is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Nelamangala and around 62 km from Bangalore Rural. Kodigehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanapalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanapalya is 624719. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.43 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Chikkanapalya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Chikkanapalya

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkanapalya village had a total population of 35 people, including 17 males and 18 females, living in 8 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.86%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkanapalya

Chikkanapalya 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 Chikkanapalya

Chikkanapalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muddalingahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Chikkanapalya is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Chikkanapalya is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkanapalya

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanapalya

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

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