Chikkenahalli - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Chikkenahalli is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Channapatna and around 9 km from Ramanagara. Nagavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkenahalli is 626236. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.55 hectares and falls under the 562108 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Channapatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkenahalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkenahalli village has a total population of 1,848 people, consisting of 943 males and 905 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,132 literate and 716 illiterate residents. Additionally, 325 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,848943905
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537875
Scheduled Castes (SC)325164161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321715
Literate Population1,132676456
Illiterate Population716267449

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagavaraNorth-West1.99 km
MogenahalliSouth-West2.35 km
KannasandraWest2.39 km
DasavaraNorth-East2.40 km
AbburSouth-East2.45 km
MylanayakanahalliSouth3.18 km
YelehosahalliEast3.19 km
KelagereNorth-West3.70 km
PatluSouth-East3.70 km
ThavatanahalliWest3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkenahalli

Chikkenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Chikkenahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Chikkenahalli is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Chikkenahalli

Where is Chikkenahalli located?

Chikkenahalli village is located in Channapatna Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkenahalli is Nagavara.

What is the pincode of Chikkenahalli?

The pincode of Chikkenahalli is 562108.

What is the population of Chikkenahalli?

Chikkenahalli has a total population of 1,848, including 943 males and 905 females.

How many households are there in Chikkenahalli?

There are 441 households in Chikkenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkenahalli is 61.26%. Male literacy is 71.69% and female literacy is 50.39%.