Chikkakurugodu - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Chikkakurugodu 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 35 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Chikkakurugodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkakurugodu is 623246. The village covers a total geographical area of 785.06 hectares and falls under the 561208 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chikkakurugodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Chikkakurugodu

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkakurugodu village had a total population of 2,615 people, including 1,321 males and 1,294 females, living in 666 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 72.71% and female literacy at 55.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 767, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 891.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkakurugodu

Chikkakurugodu 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 Chikkakurugodu

Chikkakurugodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Chikkakurugodu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Chikkakurugodu is about 35 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 Chikkakurugodu

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

Health Facilities in Chikkakurugodu

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

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