Chikkahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Chikkahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Chikkanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkahalli is 616724. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.25 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chikkahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkahalli village had a total population of 2,236 people, including 1,069 males and 1,167 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.27%, with male literacy at 63.40% and female literacy at 47.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkahalli

Chikkahalli 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 Chikkahalli

Chikkahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Chikkahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkahalli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chikkahalli

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

FAQs about Chikkahalli