Chikoppa - Yelbarga, Koppal

Chikoppa is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Bellutagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikoppa is 601236. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.57 hectares and falls under the 583284 pincode. Yelbarga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chikoppa 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 Chikoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Chikoppa village had a total population of 1,258 people, including 654 males and 604 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 74.63% and female literacy at 46.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 927, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikoppa

Chikoppa 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 Chikoppa

Chikoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelbarga to Chikoppa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Chikoppa is about 45 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 Chikoppa

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

Health Facilities in Chikoppa

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

FAQs about Chikoppa