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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Chickgonnagar village has a total population of 295 people, consisting of 152 males and 143 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population295152143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291217
Scheduled Castes (SC)582929
Scheduled Tribes (ST)752
Literate Population19812276
Illiterate Population973067

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HiregonnagarNorth-West1.46 km
JigeriSouth1.52 km
VarikalSouth-West2.38 km
TumrikoppaNorth2.57 km
MugnoorEast3.04 km
KumblavatiNorth-East3.12 km
K.parsapurNorth-West3.44 km
VadegolSouth3.85 km
GadchintiWest4.21 km
GorbihalNorth4.23 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chickgonnagar

Where is Chickgonnagar located?

Chickgonnagar village is located in Kushtagi Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chickgonnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Chickgonnagar is Hiregonnagar.

What is the pincode of Chickgonnagar?

The pincode of Chickgonnagar is 583280.

What is the population of Chickgonnagar?

Chickgonnagar has a total population of 295, including 152 males and 143 females.

How many households are there in Chickgonnagar?

There are 55 households in Chickgonnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Chickgonnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chickgonnagar is 67.12%. Male literacy is 80.26% and female literacy is 53.15%.