Chikkobanahalli - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Chikkobanahalli is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thumkurlahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkobanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkobanahalli is 605216. The village covers a total geographical area of 634.48 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chikkobanahalli 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 Chikkobanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkobanahalli village had a total population of 2,527 people, including 1,320 males and 1,207 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.06%, with male literacy at 76.02% and female literacy at 59.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 803, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 939.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkobanahalli

Chikkobanahalli 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 Chikkobanahalli

Chikkobanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bommagundanakere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Chikkobanahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkobanahalli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkobanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chikkobanahalli

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

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