Chikmallur - Shiggaon, Haveri

Chikmallur is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hiremallur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikmallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikmallur is 603934. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.03 hectares and falls under the 581205 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chikmallur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shiggaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikmallur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikmallur village had a total population of 1,479 people, including 760 males and 719 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 89.06% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikmallur

Chikmallur 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 Chikmallur

Chikmallur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Chikmallur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Chikmallur is about 31 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 Chikmallur

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

Health Facilities in Chikmallur

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

FAQs about Chikmallur