Chikkanvangala - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Chikkanvangala is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Tarikere and around 66 km from Chikmagalur. Chikkanavangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanvangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanvangala is 609259. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.59 hectares and falls under the 577145 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chikkanvangala

As per Census 2011, Chikkanvangala village has a total population of 808 people, consisting of 402 males and 406 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 540 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkanvangala

Chikkanvangala 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 Chikkanvangala

Chikkanvangala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Chikkanvangala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Chikkanvangala is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkanvangala

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanvangala

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

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