Chikkandavadi - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Chikkandavadi is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gungiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkandavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkandavadi is 605714. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.54 hectares and falls under the 577523 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chikkandavadi 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 Chikkandavadi

As per Census 2011, Chikkandavadi village has a total population of 2,350 people, consisting of 1,181 males and 1,169 females. The village has 493 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,573 literate and 777 illiterate residents. Additionally, 871 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 461 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkandavadi

Chikkandavadi 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 Chikkandavadi

Chikkandavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkandawadi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Chikkandavadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkandavadi is about 30 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 Chikkandavadi

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

Health Facilities in Chikkandavadi

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

FAQs about Chikkandavadi