Cheegatagere - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Cheegatagere is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kurubarahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheegatagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheegatagere is 623268. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.54 hectares and falls under the 561208 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Cheegatagere

According to the 2011 Census, Cheegatagere village had a total population of 1,622 people, including 823 males and 799 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.25%, with male literacy at 64.94% and female literacy at 49.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheegatagere

Cheegatagere 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 Cheegatagere

Cheegatagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Someshwara, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Cheegatagere is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Cheegatagere is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheegatagere

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

Health Facilities in Cheegatagere

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

FAQs about Cheegatagere