Chikkakogalur - Channagiri, Davanagere

Chikkakogalur is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kogaluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkakogalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkakogalur is 606956. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.21 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Chikkakogalur 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 Chikkakogalur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkakogalur village had a total population of 818 people, including 417 males and 401 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.43%, with male literacy at 65.18% and female literacy at 55.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 439.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkakogalur

Chikkakogalur 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 Chikkakogalur

Chikkakogalur 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 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Chikkakogalur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chikkakogalur is about 37 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 Chikkakogalur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkakogalur

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

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