Chikkole - Belur, Hassan

Chikkole is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kogilamane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkole is 615242. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.08 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chikkole 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 Chikkole

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkole village had a total population of 603 people, including 300 males and 303 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.07%, with male literacy at 81.13% and female literacy at 63.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkole

Chikkole 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 Chikkole

Chikkole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Chikkole is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkole is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkole

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

Health Facilities in Chikkole

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

FAQs about Chikkole