Chikkabilithi Village - Channarayapatna, Hassan

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabilithi is 617363. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.23 hectares and falls under the 573135 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chikkabilithi

As per Census 2011, Chikkabilithi village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 330 males and 389 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 1,178 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 525 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 719 330 389
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 55 25 30
Scheduled Castes (SC) 207 98 109
Literate Population 525 261 264
Illiterate Population 194 69 125

Nearby Villages of Chikkabilithi

Chikkabilithi 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkatharahalliWest1.37 km
HiribilithiNorth-East1.88 km
IkanahalliSouth2.29 km
DoddatharahalliNorth-West2.53 km
AnchebeeranahalliSouth-West2.94 km
KantharajapuraEast2.99 km
PyalasamudraNorth3.05 km
JattenahalliNorth3.15 km
BisalahalliNorth-West3.39 km
BaraluNorth-East3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkabilithi

Chikkabilithi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Chikkabilithi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkabilithi 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 Chikkabilithi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chikkabilithi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikkabilithi

Where is Chikkabilithi located?

Chikkabilithi village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkabilithi?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkabilithi is Kantharajapura.

What is the pincode of Chikkabilithi?

The pincode of Chikkabilithi is 573135.

What is the population of Chikkabilithi?

Chikkabilithi has a total population of 719, including 330 males and 389 females.

How many households are there in Chikkabilithi?

There are 201 households in Chikkabilithi.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkabilithi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkabilithi is 73.02%. Male literacy is 79.09% and female literacy is 67.87%.