Chikkakunthur - Malur, Kolar

Chikkakunthur is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Chickkakuntur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkakunthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkakunthur is 622193. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.67 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chikkakunthur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Chikkakunthur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkakunthur village had a total population of 854 people, including 471 males and 383 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.57%, with male literacy at 90.52% and female literacy at 70.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkakunthur

Chikkakunthur 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 Chikkakunthur

Chikkakunthur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Chikkakunthur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Chikkakunthur is about 26 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 Chikkakunthur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkakunthur

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

FAQs about Chikkakunthur