Chikkakothagere - Mandya

Chikkakothagere is a village situated in the Mandya taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Mandya, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chandagalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkakothagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkakothagere is 614329. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.96 hectares and falls under the 571446 pincode. Mandya is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Chikkakothagere

As per Census 2011, Chikkakothagere village has a total population of 366 people, consisting of 176 males and 190 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 195 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population366176190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391722
Literate Population17110269
Illiterate Population19574121

Nearby Villages of Chikkakothagere

Chikkakothagere 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)
DoddakothagereSouth1.25 km
G.hosahallyEast2.02 km
ShivapuraNorth-East2.27 km
ChakanahalliSouth2.29 km
BalenahalliWest2.35 km
MachagowdanahalliNorth-West2.59 km
KarekatteSouth-West3.22 km
ChandagaluSouth-East3.27 km
GanigaNorth3.77 km
ThangalagereSouth3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkakothagere

Chikkakothagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanakere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandya to Chikkakothagere is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkakothagere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chikkakothagere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chikkakothagere

Where is Chikkakothagere located?

Chikkakothagere village is located in Mandya Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkakothagere?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkakothagere is Chandagalu.

What is the pincode of Chikkakothagere?

The pincode of Chikkakothagere is 571446.

What is the population of Chikkakothagere?

Chikkakothagere has a total population of 366, including 176 males and 190 females.

How many households are there in Chikkakothagere?

There are 82 households in Chikkakothagere.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkakothagere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkakothagere is 46.72%. Male literacy is 57.95% and female literacy is 36.32%.