Chikkinduvadi - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Chikkinduvadi is a village situated in the Kollegal taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollegal and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Doddinduvadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkinduvadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkinduvadi is 619820. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.9 hectares and falls under the 571442 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chikkinduvadi

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkinduvadi village had a total population of 758 people, including 395 males and 363 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 77.30% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkinduvadi

Chikkinduvadi 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 Chikkinduvadi

Public transport in the Chikkinduvadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Chikkinduvadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Chikkinduvadi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkinduvadi

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

Health Facilities in Chikkinduvadi

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

FAQs about Chikkinduvadi