Chikkarakalagud - Arkalgud, Hassan

Chikkarakalagud is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Vijapura Forest serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkarakalagud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkarakalagud is 616563. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.86 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chikkarakalagud 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 Chikkarakalagud

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkarakalagud village had a total population of 553 people, including 271 males and 282 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.45%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 57.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkarakalagud

Chikkarakalagud 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 Chikkarakalagud

Public transport in the Chikkarakalagud 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 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Chikkarakalagud is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkarakalagud 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 Chikkarakalagud

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

Health Facilities in Chikkarakalagud

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

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