Cheekanahalli - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Cheekanahalli is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Ichanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cheekanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheekanahalli is 613527. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 571426 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Cheekanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Cheekanahalli village had a total population of 827 people, including 411 males and 416 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.77%, with male literacy at 67.58% and female literacy at 44.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheekanahalli

Cheekanahalli 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 Cheekanahalli

Cheekanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pandavapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Cheekanahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Cheekanahalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheekanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Cheekanahalli

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

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