Chicknandihal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Chicknandihal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hirebannigol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chicknandihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chicknandihal is 601462. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.35 hectares and falls under the 583288 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chicknandihal 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 Chicknandihal

As per Census 2011, Chicknandihal village has a total population of 952 people, consisting of 478 males and 474 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 652 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population952478474
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537776
Scheduled Castes (SC)19127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)652321331
Literate Population444281163
Illiterate Population508197311

Nearby Villages of Chicknandihal

Chicknandihal 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)
YelburthiSouth-East2.38 km
HirebannigolWest2.56 km
ByalihalEast2.89 km
KordakeraNorth3.15 km
HirenandihalNorth-West3.53 km
ChikbannigolSouth-West4.42 km
GorvarbenchamattiNorth-East4.46 km
MatrangiSouth-East4.65 km
Kalak BandiSouth4.80 km
KankoppaWest4.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chicknandihal

Chicknandihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Chicknandihal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Chicknandihal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chicknandihal

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

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

Health Facilities in Chicknandihal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chicknandihal

Where is Chicknandihal located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chicknandihal?

The Gram Panchayat of Chicknandihal is Hirebannigol.

What is the pincode of Chicknandihal?

The pincode of Chicknandihal is 583288.

What is the population of Chicknandihal?

Chicknandihal has a total population of 952, including 478 males and 474 females.

How many households are there in Chicknandihal?

There are 161 households in Chicknandihal.

What is the literacy rate in Chicknandihal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chicknandihal is 46.64%. Male literacy is 58.79% and female literacy is 34.39%.