Chikkote Village - Alur, Hassan

Chikkote is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Madabalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkote is 616309. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.62 hectares and falls under the 573218 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chikkote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkote

As per Census 2011, Chikkote village has a total population of 32 people, consisting of 19 males and 13 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 684 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 5 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkote

Chikkote 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 Chikkote

Chikkote is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Chikkote is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkote is about 37 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 Chikkote

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

Health Facilities in Chikkote

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

FAQs about Chikkote