Chikkaammanahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Chikkaammanahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Talaku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkaammanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkaammanahalli is 605305. The village covers a total geographical area of 1257.99 hectares and falls under the 577543 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chikkaammanahalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkaammanahalli village has a total population of 2,221 people, consisting of 1,163 males and 1,058 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,158 literate and 1,063 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 976 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2211,1631,058
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291158133
Scheduled Castes (SC)259126133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)976517459
Literate Population1,158680478
Illiterate Population1,063483580

Nearby Villages of Chikkaammanahalli

Chikkaammanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GiriyammanahalliNorth-East2.97 km
VaravooNorth-West3.11 km
BudnahattiSouth3.28 km
ChikkaullartiSouth-East3.70 km
DuggavaraSouth-East5.42 km
ThalakuNorth-East5.74 km
KatrikenahattiNorth-West5.79 km
Ullarthi KavalEast5.99 km
BheemanakereNorth-West6.19 km
Challakere(rural)South-West6.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkaammanahalli

Chikkaammanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Chikkaammanahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkaammanahalli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkaammanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chikkaammanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chikkaammanahalli

Where is Chikkaammanahalli located?

Chikkaammanahalli village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkaammanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkaammanahalli is Talaku.

What is the pincode of Chikkaammanahalli?

The pincode of Chikkaammanahalli is 577543.

What is the population of Chikkaammanahalli?

Chikkaammanahalli has a total population of 2,221, including 1,163 males and 1,058 females.

How many households are there in Chikkaammanahalli?

There are 453 households in Chikkaammanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkaammanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkaammanahalli is 52.14%. Male literacy is 58.47% and female literacy is 45.18%.