Chikkamadalu - Channagiri, Davanagere

Chikkamadalu is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hiremalali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkamadalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkamadalu is 607039. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.95 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chikkamadalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Chikkamadalu

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkamadalu village had a total population of 662 people, including 327 males and 335 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.65%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 65.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 424, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkamadalu

Chikkamadalu 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 Chikkamadalu

Chikkamadalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Chikkamadalu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chikkamadalu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkamadalu

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

Health Facilities in Chikkamadalu

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

FAQs about Chikkamadalu