Chikkade - Pandavapura, Mandya

Chikkade is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Chikkade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkade is 614183. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.43 hectares and falls under the 571434 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chikkade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Chikkade

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkade village had a total population of 3,729 people, including 1,858 males and 1,871 females, living in 895 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 80.51% and female literacy at 64.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkade

Chikkade 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 Chikkade

Chikkade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandagirikopal, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Chikkade is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Chikkade is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkade

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

Health Facilities in Chikkade

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

FAQs about Chikkade