Chikkonati - Hirekerur, Haveri

Chikkonati is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Chikkonathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkonati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkonati is 604360. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.2 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chikkonati 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 Chikkonati

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkonati village had a total population of 1,984 people, including 1,008 males and 976 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.23%, with male literacy at 88.20% and female literacy at 76.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkonati

Chikkonati 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 Chikkonati

Chikkonati 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 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Chikkonati is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Chikkonati is about 32 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 Chikkonati

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

Health Facilities in Chikkonati

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

FAQs about Chikkonati