Chikkasathigala - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Chikkasathigala is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Anemahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkasathigala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkasathigala is 614906. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.72 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chikkasathigala 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 Chikkasathigala

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkasathigala village had a total population of 331 people, including 161 males and 170 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.19%, with male literacy at 90.78% and female literacy at 66.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkasathigala

Chikkasathigala 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 Chikkasathigala

Chikkasathigala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Chikkasathigala is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chikkasathigala is about 47 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 Chikkasathigala

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

Health Facilities in Chikkasathigala

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

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