Chikkabanavara - Arsikere, Hassan

Chikkabanavara is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kuruvanka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabanavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabanavara is 615562. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.55 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chikkabanavara

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkabanavara village had a total population of 358 people, including 167 males and 191 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.94%, with male literacy at 72.37% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkabanavara

Chikkabanavara 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 Chikkabanavara

Chikkabanavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Chikkabanavara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkabanavara is about 61 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 Chikkabanavara

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

Health Facilities in Chikkabanavara

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

FAQs about Chikkabanavara