Chikkanahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Chikkanahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bychanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanahalli is 616603. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.65 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chikkanahalli 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 Chikkanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkanahalli village had a total population of 347 people, including 178 males and 169 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 89.63% and female literacy at 69.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Chikkanahalli

Chikkanahalli 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 Chikkanahalli

Chikkanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Chikkanahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkanahalli is about 34 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 Chikkanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanahalli

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

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