Chikkalale - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Chikkalale is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Chowdenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkalale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkalale is 613415. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.61 hectares and falls under the 571423 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chikkalale 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 Chikkalale

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkalale village had a total population of 1,619 people, including 842 males and 777 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.83%, with male literacy at 76.64% and female literacy at 56.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 431, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkalale

Chikkalale 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 Chikkalale

Public transport in the Chikkalale is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Chikkalale is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Chikkalale 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 Chikkalale

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

Health Facilities in Chikkalale

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

FAQs about Chikkalale