Chikkagandsi - Arsikere, Hassan

Chikkagandsi is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Heggatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkagandsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkagandsi is 615800. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.71 hectares and falls under the 573119 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chikkagandsi 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 Chikkagandsi

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkagandsi village had a total population of 822 people, including 409 males and 413 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 81.96% and female literacy at 63.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkagandsi

Chikkagandsi 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 Chikkagandsi

Chikkagandsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Habanghata, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Chikkagandsi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkagandsi is about 36 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 Chikkagandsi

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

Health Facilities in Chikkagandsi

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

FAQs about Chikkagandsi