Chikkanahalli - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Chikkanahalli is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Ashokasiddapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanahalli is 605181. The village covers a total geographical area of 952.82 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chikkanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkanahalli village had a total population of 702 people, including 368 males and 334 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.73%, with male literacy at 69.64% and female literacy at 36.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkanahalli

Chikkanahalli 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 Chikkanahalli

Public transport in the Chikkanahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Molakalmuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Chikkanahalli is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkanahalli is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanahalli

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

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