Chikkahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Chikkahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Bedareddihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkahalli is 605287. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.7 hectares and falls under the 577543 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Chikkahalli 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 Chikkahalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkahalli village has a total population of 1,691 people, consisting of 864 males and 827 females. The village has 335 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 996 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkahalli

Chikkahalli 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 Chikkahalli

Chikkahalli 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 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Chikkahalli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkahalli is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chikkahalli

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

FAQs about Chikkahalli