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 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 Chikkakunthur

As per Census 2011, Chikkakunthur village has a total population of 854 people, consisting of 471 males and 383 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 813 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 633 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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