Chikkalahalli - Kanakapura, Bengaluru South

Chikkalahalli is a village situated in the Kanakapura taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Kanakapura and around 45 km from Ramanagara. Sathanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkalahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkalahalli is 626543. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.74 hectares and falls under the 562126 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Chikkalahalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkalahalli village has a total population of 961 people, consisting of 488 males and 473 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 433 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population961488473
Child Population (0–6 yrs)855233
Scheduled Castes (SC)433213220
Literate Population593332261
Illiterate Population368156212

Nearby Villages of Chikkalahalli

Chikkalahalli 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)
ChikkamududeSouth-West1.40 km
NayakanahalliSouth-East1.80 km
YadamaranahalliNorth-East1.83 km
NagarasanakoteNorth-West1.93 km
DunthuruSouth-West3.02 km
PuradadoddiEast3.56 km
SathanurNorth-West4.57 km
YadugowdanahalliNorth-West4.66 km
AlahalliSouth-East5.04 km
KadahalliWest5.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkalahalli

Chikkalahalli 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 59.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Chikkalahalli is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Chikkalahalli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkalahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chikkalahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chikkalahalli

Where is Chikkalahalli located?

Chikkalahalli village is located in Kanakapura Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkalahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkalahalli is Sathanur.

What is the pincode of Chikkalahalli?

The pincode of Chikkalahalli is 562126.

What is the population of Chikkalahalli?

Chikkalahalli has a total population of 961, including 488 males and 473 females.

How many households are there in Chikkalahalli?

There are 230 households in Chikkalahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkalahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkalahalli is 61.71%. Male literacy is 68.03% and female literacy is 55.18%.