Chikkasandi - Channagiri, Davanagere

Chikkasandi is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Nallihankalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkasandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkasandi is 607107. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.5 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Chikkasandi 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 Chikkasandi

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkasandi village had a total population of 307 people, including 142 males and 165 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.52%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 66.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkasandi

Chikkasandi 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 Chikkasandi

Chikkasandi 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 Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Chikkasandi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chikkasandi is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkasandi

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

Health Facilities in Chikkasandi

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

FAQs about Chikkasandi