Chikotta(B) - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Chikotta(B) is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Ladwanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikotta(B) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikotta(B) is 599807. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.86 hectares and falls under the 585445 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chikotta(B)

As per Census 2011, Chikotta(B) village has a total population of 801 people, consisting of 412 males and 389 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikotta(B) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikotta(B)

Chikotta(B) 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 Chikotta(B)

Chikotta(B) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bablad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Chikotta(B) is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Chikotta(B) is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikotta(B)

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

Health Facilities in Chikotta(B)

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

FAQs about Chikotta(B)