Chikkanargund Village Overview
Chikkanargund is a village in Nargund tehsil of Gadag district, Karnataka. It lies about 8 km from Nargund tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Gadag district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chikkanaragund is the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanargund village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chikkanargund village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanargund is 601866. The village covers a geographical area of 1910.58 hectares and has a pincode of 582207. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Chikkanargund
Population & Demographics of Chikkanargund
This section provides population and demographic details of Chikkanargund village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,279 | 2,188 | 2,091 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 515 | 293 | 222 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 239 | 122 | 117 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 194 | 99 | 95 |
| Literate Population | 2,705 | 1,560 | 1,145 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,574 | 628 | 946 |
Key population details of Chikkanargund village are given below:
- Chikkanargund village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,279, including approximately 2,188 males and 2,091 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 239 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 194 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chikkanargund village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.22%.
- There are around 849 households in Chikkanargund village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chikkanargund
Transport facilities help residents of Chikkanargund village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chikkanargund
The following villages are located close to Chikkanargund and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chikkanargund
- Where is Chikkanargund located?
- Chikkanargund village is located in Nargund Taluka, Gadag district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chikkanargund?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chikkanargund is Chikkanaragund (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chikkanargund?
- The pincode of Chikkanargund is 582207.
- What is the population of Chikkanargund?
- Chikkanargund has a total population of 4,279, including 2,188 males and 2,091 females.
- How many households are there in Chikkanargund?
- There are 849 households in Chikkanargund.
- What is the literacy rate in Chikkanargund?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkanargund is 63.22%. Male literacy is 71.30% and female literacy is 54.76%.