Chikkabadihalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Chikkabadihalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Obalapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabadihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabadihalli is 605319. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.55 hectares and falls under the 577537 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Chikkabadihalli 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 Chikkabadihalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkabadihalli village has a total population of 160 people, consisting of 81 males and 79 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 70 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1608179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221111
Scheduled Castes (SC)241212
Literate Population704327
Illiterate Population903852

Nearby Villages of Chikkabadihalli

Chikkabadihalli 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)
DoddabadihalliNorth-East1.61 km
SetturEast4.15 km
AyyagarlapalleSouth4.86 km
ThippareddyhalliSouth4.90 km
EradikeraNorth5.23 km
Obalapura KavalWest5.39 km
KamthanahalliSouth-East5.45 km
Donehalli KavalSouth-West6.07 km
SanthekondapuramNorth-East7.40 km
AdivigollapalleEast7.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkabadihalli

Public transport in the Chikkabadihalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rayadurg, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Chikkabadihalli is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkabadihalli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkabadihalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chikkabadihalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikkabadihalli 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 >10 km

FAQs about Chikkabadihalli

Where is Chikkabadihalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkabadihalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkabadihalli is Obalapura.

What is the pincode of Chikkabadihalli?

The pincode of Chikkabadihalli is 577537.

What is the population of Chikkabadihalli?

Chikkabadihalli has a total population of 160, including 81 males and 79 females.

How many households are there in Chikkabadihalli?

There are 41 households in Chikkabadihalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkabadihalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkabadihalli is 43.75%. Male literacy is 53.09% and female literacy is 34.18%.