Chikkumthi - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Chikkumthi 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 67 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thumkurlahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkumthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkumthi is 605215. The village covers a total geographical area of 720.56 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chikkumthi 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 Chikkumthi

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkumthi village had a total population of 1,829 people, including 959 males and 870 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.16%, with male literacy at 71.12% and female literacy at 52.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,511.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkumthi

Chikkumthi 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 Chikkumthi

Chikkumthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nethranahalli H, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Chikkumthi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chikkumthi is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkumthi

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

Health Facilities in Chikkumthi

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

FAQs about Chikkumthi