Chickgonnagar - Kushtagi, Koppal

Chickgonnagar is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hiregonnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chickgonnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chickgonnagar is 601411. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.34 hectares and falls under the 583280 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chickgonnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chickgonnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Chickgonnagar village had a total population of 295 people, including 152 males and 143 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.44%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 60.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Chickgonnagar

Chickgonnagar 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 Chickgonnagar

Chickgonnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Chickgonnagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Chickgonnagar is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chickgonnagar

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

Health Facilities in Chickgonnagar

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

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