Chikkabilithi - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkabilithi village had a total population of 719 people, including 330 males and 389 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.07%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 73.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chikkabilithi