Cheekur - Mulbagal, Kolar

Cheekur is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Rajendrahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheekur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheekur is 623077. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.42 hectares and falls under the 563132 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Cheekur

As per Census 2011, Cheekur village has a total population of 554 people, consisting of 270 males and 284 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheekur

Cheekur 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 Cheekur

Cheekur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Cheekur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Cheekur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheekur

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

Health Facilities in Cheekur

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

FAQs about Cheekur