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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Cheekur village had a total population of 554 people, including 270 males and 284 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.32%, with male literacy at 83.95% and female literacy at 71.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104.

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

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