Chikkallur - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Chikkallur is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Igoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkallur is 615025. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.18 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chikkallur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkallur village had a total population of 237 people, including 119 males and 118 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.96%, with male literacy at 78.18% and female literacy at 61.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkallur

Chikkallur 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 Chikkallur

Chikkallur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Chikkallur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkallur is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkallur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkallur

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

FAQs about Chikkallur