Chikkamallekere - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Chikkamallekere is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Bevinahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkamallekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkamallekere is 623367. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.31 hectares and falls under the 561213 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chikkamallekere 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 Chikkamallekere

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkamallekere village had a total population of 670 people, including 338 males and 332 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.58%, with male literacy at 74.26% and female literacy at 54.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkamallekere

Chikkamallekere 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 Chikkamallekere

Chikkamallekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thondebhavi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Chikkamallekere is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Chikkamallekere is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkamallekere

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

Health Facilities in Chikkamallekere

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

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