Chikkakalya - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Chikkakalya is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Magadi and around 55 km from Ramanagara. Sankighatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkakalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkakalya is 625782. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.05 hectares and falls under the 562131 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chikkakalya

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkakalya village had a total population of 806 people, including 402 males and 404 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.56%, with male literacy at 76.11% and female literacy at 61.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkakalya

Chikkakalya 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 Chikkakalya

Chikkakalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Chikkakalya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Chikkakalya is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkakalya

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

Health Facilities in Chikkakalya

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

FAQs about Chikkakalya