Chikbannigol - Yelbarga, Koppal

Chikbannigol is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Vajrabandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikbannigol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikbannigol is 601242. The village covers a total geographical area of 823.54 hectares and falls under the 583288 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chikbannigol

According to the 2011 Census, Chikbannigol village had a total population of 1,452 people, including 729 males and 723 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.23%, with male literacy at 74.74% and female literacy at 46.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 656, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikbannigol

Chikbannigol 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 Chikbannigol

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Chikbannigol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Chikbannigol is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikbannigol

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

Health Facilities in Chikbannigol

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

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