Chikotta

Chikotta is a village located in Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Basavakalyan (tehsildar office) and 110km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Ladwanti is the gram panchayat of Chikotta village.

Here you can discover what makes Chikotta unique in its vibrant Basavakalyan-Bidar region. You’ll see Chikotta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikotta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikotta is 599807. The village spans a total geographical area of 356.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585419. Basavakalyan is nearest town to Chikotta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikotta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikotta

Population of Chikotta

According to the 2011 Census, Chikotta has a total population of about 801, with approximately 412 males and 389 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 118 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 135 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 42. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.80%, with male literacy at about 68.93% and female literacy near 48.07%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikotta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikotta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikotta. As per the 2011 stats, Chikotta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chikotta

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikotta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikotta.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikotta