Chikkaharakuni - Kundgol, Dharwad

Chikkaharakuni is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Hireharkuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkaharakuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkaharakuni is 602530. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.11 hectares and falls under the 581113 pincode. Kundgol is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chikkaharakuni 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 Chikkaharakuni

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkaharakuni village had a total population of 438 people, including 222 males and 216 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.20%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 63.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkaharakuni

Chikkaharakuni 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 Chikkaharakuni

Chikkaharakuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundgol to Chikkaharakuni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Chikkaharakuni is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkaharakuni

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

Health Facilities in Chikkaharakuni

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

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