Chikkanaji - Byadgi, Haveri

Chikkanaji is a village situated in the Byadgi taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Byadgi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hireanaji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanaji is 604314. The village covers a total geographical area of 752.22 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Byadgi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chikkanaji

As per Census 2011, Chikkanaji village has a total population of 1,233 people, consisting of 638 males and 595 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 825 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 584 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 78 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkanaji

Chikkanaji 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 Chikkanaji

Chikkanaji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byadgi to Chikkanaji is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Chikkanaji is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkanaji

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

Health Facilities in Chikkanaji

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

FAQs about Chikkanaji