Chikkabidre - Harihar, Davanagere

Chikkabidre is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Sarati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabidre village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabidre is 606267. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.22 hectares and falls under the 577601 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chikkabidre village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harihar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkabidre

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkabidre village had a total population of 1,419 people, including 738 males and 681 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.78%, with male literacy at 69.40% and female literacy at 49.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkabidre

Chikkabidre 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 Chikkabidre

Public transport in the Chikkabidre is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Chikkabidre is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chikkabidre is about 28 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 Chikkabidre

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

Health Facilities in Chikkabidre

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

FAQs about Chikkabidre