Chikkapura - Chitradurga

Chikkapura is a village situated in the Chitradurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Chitradurga, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Lakshmisagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkapura is 605543. The village covers a total geographical area of 503.28 hectares and falls under the 577520 pincode. Chitradurga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chikkapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chitradurga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chikkapura

As per Census 2011, Chikkapura village has a total population of 2,727 people, consisting of 1,396 males and 1,331 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,835 literate and 892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,031 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkapura

Chikkapura 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 Chikkapura

Chikkapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkapura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkapura

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

Health Facilities in Chikkapura

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

FAQs about Chikkapura