Chikkanakatti - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Chikkanakatti is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chikka Yemmiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanakatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanakatti is 605666. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.32 hectares and falls under the 577531 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chikkanakatti

As per Census 2011, Chikkanakatti village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 399 males and 384 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 385 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 655 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkanakatti

Chikkanakatti 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 Chikkanakatti

Chikkanakatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikjajur Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Chikkanakatti is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkanakatti is about 60 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 Chikkanakatti

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanakatti

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

FAQs about Chikkanakatti