Chikkakattigenahalli - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Chikkakattigenahalli is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Hirekattigenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkakattigenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkakattigenahalli is 624629. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.33 hectares and falls under the 563159 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chikkakattigenahalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkakattigenahalli village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 301 males and 286 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population587301286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)662937
Scheduled Castes (SC)249128121
Literate Population338203135
Illiterate Population24998151

Nearby Villages of Chikkakattigenahalli

Chikkakattigenahalli 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)
HirekattigenahalliSouth-East1.00 km
NernakalluWest1.08 km
MadarakalluSouth-West1.42 km
NidagurkiNorth-East1.80 km
NaindrahalliNorth-West1.88 km
BandarlahalliEast2.13 km
JeedarahalliSouth-East2.16 km
ChannakeshavapuraNorth2.30 km
RachapuraSouth2.38 km
MadabahalliWest2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkakattigenahalli

Chikkakattigenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Chikkakattigenahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Chikkakattigenahalli is about 57 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 Chikkakattigenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chikkakattigenahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chikkakattigenahalli

Where is Chikkakattigenahalli located?

Chikkakattigenahalli village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkakattigenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkakattigenahalli is Hirekattigenahalli.

What is the pincode of Chikkakattigenahalli?

The pincode of Chikkakattigenahalli is 563159.

What is the population of Chikkakattigenahalli?

Chikkakattigenahalli has a total population of 587, including 301 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Chikkakattigenahalli?

There are 130 households in Chikkakattigenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkakattigenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkakattigenahalli is 57.58%. Male literacy is 67.44% and female literacy is 47.20%.