Chikkabbigere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Chikkabbigere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Doddabbigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabbigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabbigere is 606962. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.35 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chikkabbigere 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 Chikkabbigere

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkabbigere village had a total population of 685 people, including 354 males and 331 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.25%, with male literacy at 78.25% and female literacy at 57.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 682.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkabbigere

Chikkabbigere 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 Chikkabbigere

Chikkabbigere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Chikkabbigere is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chikkabbigere 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 Chikkabbigere

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

Health Facilities in Chikkabbigere

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

FAQs about Chikkabbigere