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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkanvangala village had a total population of 808 people, including 402 males and 406 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 68.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

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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