Chikkur

Chikkur is a village located in Arsikere taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Arsikere (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Bendekere is the gram panchayat of Chikkur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chikkur unique in its vibrant Arsikere-Hassan region. You’ll see Chikkur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikkur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikkur is 615669. The village spans a total geographical area of 530.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573103. Arsikere is nearest town to Chikkur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikkur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Arsikere Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikkur

Population of Chikkur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkur has a total population of about 1,572, with approximately 762 males and 810 females. The sex ratio is around 1062 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 319 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.68%, with male literacy at about 80.18% and female literacy near 69.51%. There are around 417 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikkur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikkur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikkur. As per the 2011 stats, Chikkur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chikkur

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikkur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikkur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikkur