Chikkulikere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Chikkulikere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Ajjihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkulikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkulikere is 607049. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.22 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chikkulikere 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 Chikkulikere

As per Census 2011, Chikkulikere village has a total population of 933 people, consisting of 461 males and 472 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 625 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 494 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikkulikere are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikkulikere

Chikkulikere 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 Chikkulikere

Chikkulikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Chikkulikere is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chikkulikere is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkulikere

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

Health Facilities in Chikkulikere

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

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