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

As per Census 2011, Chikkagandsi village has a total population of 822 people, consisting of 409 males and 413 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 567 literate and 255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikkagandsi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population822409413
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442123
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155956
Scheduled Tribes (ST)3-3
Literate Population567318249
Illiterate Population25591164

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DasenahalliNorth-West0.90 km
GandasiSouth1.87 km
BachenahalliNorth1.95 km
HeggattaEast2.43 km
BorehalliNorth-West2.53 km
KammaraghattaNorth-West2.75 km
GundakallahalliSouth-East3.01 km
HuragalavadiSouth-East3.02 km
JogenahalliNorth-East3.08 km
JeekanahalliNorth-East3.26 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chikkagandsi

Where is Chikkagandsi located?

Chikkagandsi village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkagandsi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkagandsi is Heggatta.

What is the pincode of Chikkagandsi?

The pincode of Chikkagandsi is 573119.

What is the population of Chikkagandsi?

Chikkagandsi has a total population of 822, including 409 males and 413 females.

How many households are there in Chikkagandsi?

There are 200 households in Chikkagandsi.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkagandsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkagandsi is 68.98%. Male literacy is 77.75% and female literacy is 60.29%.