Chikkayemmiganur - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Chikkayemmiganur is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chikka Yemmiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkayemmiganur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkayemmiganur is 605667. The village covers a total geographical area of 875.85 hectares and falls under the 577523 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chikkayemmiganur 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 Chikkayemmiganur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkayemmiganur village had a total population of 1,595 people, including 803 males and 792 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.03%, with male literacy at 93.34% and female literacy at 84.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikkayemmiganur

Chikkayemmiganur 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 Chikkayemmiganur

Public transport in the Chikkayemmiganur 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 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Chikkayemmiganur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkayemmiganur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkayemmiganur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkayemmiganur

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

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