Chikkasalavara - Belur, Hassan

Chikkasalavara is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Malasavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkasalavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkasalavara is 615117. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.05 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chikkasalavara

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkasalavara village had a total population of 139 people, including 67 males and 72 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.92%, with male literacy at 73.02% and female literacy at 61.43%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkasalavara

Chikkasalavara 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 Chikkasalavara

Chikkasalavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Chikkasalavara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkasalavara is about 59 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 Chikkasalavara

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

Health Facilities in Chikkasalavara

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

FAQs about Chikkasalavara