Chikka Mattur - Hirekerur, Haveri

Chikka Mattur is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Koda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikka Mattur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikka Mattur is 604390. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.29 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chikka Mattur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikka Mattur village had a total population of 934 people, including 503 males and 431 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.73%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 70.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikka Mattur

Chikka Mattur 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 Chikka Mattur

Public transport in the Chikka Mattur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devargudda, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Chikka Mattur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Chikka Mattur is about 40 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 Chikka Mattur

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

Health Facilities in Chikka Mattur

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

FAQs about Chikka Mattur