Chikkajataka - Nagamangala, Mandya

Chikkajataka is a village situated in the Nagamangala taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagamangala and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Anchechittanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkajataka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkajataka is 613749. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.33 hectares and falls under the 571418 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chikkajataka

As per Census 2011, Chikkajataka village has a total population of 605 people, consisting of 296 males and 309 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 304 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population605296309
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733538
Scheduled Castes (SC)633330
Literate Population304174130
Illiterate Population301122179

Nearby Villages of Chikkajataka

Chikkajataka 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)
KrishnapuraSouth0.98 km
VolagerepuraNorth-West1.78 km
KodagahalliSouth-East2.15 km
DoddajatakaNorth2.22 km
BegamangalaWest2.29 km
VeerasandraSouth2.53 km
KaragereEast2.64 km
ByranahalliSouth-West2.73 km
YagatahalliSouth-East2.96 km
Dumma SandraNorth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkajataka

Chikkajataka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Chikkajataka is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Chikkajataka is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkajataka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chikkajataka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikkajataka

Where is Chikkajataka located?

Chikkajataka village is located in Nagamangala Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkajataka?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkajataka is Anchechittanahalli.

What is the pincode of Chikkajataka?

The pincode of Chikkajataka is 571418.

What is the population of Chikkajataka?

Chikkajataka has a total population of 605, including 296 males and 309 females.

How many households are there in Chikkajataka?

There are 140 households in Chikkajataka.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkajataka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkajataka is 50.25%. Male literacy is 58.78% and female literacy is 42.07%.