Chikkamadhure - Challakere, Chitradurga

Chikkamadhure 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Somaguddu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkamadhure village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkamadhure is 605348. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077.83 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chikkamadhure

As per Census 2011, Chikkamadhure village has a total population of 890 people, consisting of 441 males and 449 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkamadhure

Chikkamadhure 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 Chikkamadhure

Public transport in the Chikkamadhure is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Chikkamadhure is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkamadhure is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkamadhure

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

Health Facilities in Chikkamadhure

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

FAQs about Chikkamadhure