Chickkbennur - Channagiri, Davanagere

Chickkbennur is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Belliganadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chickkbennur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chickkbennur is 606959. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.93 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Chickkbennur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Channagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chickkbennur

According to the 2011 Census, Chickkbennur village had a total population of 757 people, including 378 males and 379 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.77%, with male literacy at 71.65% and female literacy at 54.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542, 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 Chickkbennur

Chickkbennur 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 Chickkbennur

Chickkbennur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, 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 Channagiri to Chickkbennur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chickkbennur is about 38 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 Chickkbennur

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

Health Facilities in Chickkbennur

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

FAQs about Chickkbennur