Chikkathur - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Chikkathur is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Tarikere and around 65 km from Chikmagalur. Siddarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkathur is 609149. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.73 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Chikkathur 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 Chikkathur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkathur village had a total population of 156 people, including 86 males and 70 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.20%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 55.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkathur

Chikkathur 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 Chikkathur

Chikkathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Chikkathur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Chikkathur is about 65 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 Chikkathur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkathur

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

FAQs about Chikkathur