Chikkathirupathy - Malur, Kolar

Chikkathirupathy is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Chikkathirupathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkathirupathy village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkathirupathy is 622254. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.26 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chikkathirupathy 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 Chikkathirupathy

As per Census 2011, Chikkathirupathy village has a total population of 2,712 people, consisting of 1,495 males and 1,217 females. The village has 702 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,692 literate and 1,020 illiterate residents. Additionally, 959 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkathirupathy

Chikkathirupathy 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 Chikkathirupathy

Chikkathirupathy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devangonthi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Chikkathirupathy is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Chikkathirupathy is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkathirupathy

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

Health Facilities in Chikkathirupathy

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

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