Chikkakadathur - Malur, Kolar

Chikkakadathur is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Hungenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkakadathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkakadathur is 622145. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.61 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chikkakadathur

As per Census 2011, Chikkakadathur village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 301 males and 286 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 173 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population587301286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733934
Scheduled Castes (SC)295154141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738885
Literate Population311180131
Illiterate Population276121155

Nearby Villages of Chikkakadathur

Chikkakadathur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DoddashivaraEast1.45 km
ChavvenahalliWest1.56 km
DoddakadathurSouth-West1.63 km
ChikkashivaraSouth1.64 km
MaliyappanahalliNorth-West1.67 km
VardenahalliNorth-East1.67 km
VadaganahalliSouth-East2.40 km
LingapuraSouth-West2.45 km
HungenahalliNorth-East2.51 km
KanivenahalliNorth2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkakadathur

Chikkakadathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Chikkakadathur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Chikkakadathur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkakadathur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chikkakadathur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chikkakadathur

Where is Chikkakadathur located?

Chikkakadathur village is located in Malur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkakadathur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkakadathur is Hungenahalli.

What is the pincode of Chikkakadathur?

The pincode of Chikkakadathur is 563130.

What is the population of Chikkakadathur?

Chikkakadathur has a total population of 587, including 301 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Chikkakadathur?

There are 124 households in Chikkakadathur.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkakadathur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkakadathur is 52.98%. Male literacy is 59.80% and female literacy is 45.80%.