Chikkagunjal - Kundgol, Dharwad

Chikkagunjal is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Hiregunjal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkagunjal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkagunjal is 602563. The village covers a total geographical area of 1054.76 hectares and falls under the 581117 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chikkagunjal

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkagunjal village had a total population of 1,510 people, including 788 males and 722 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.34%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 68.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 400.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkagunjal

Chikkagunjal 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 Chikkagunjal

Chikkagunjal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Chikkagunjal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Chikkagunjal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkagunjal

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

Health Facilities in Chikkagunjal

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

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