Chakkur

Chakkur is a village located in Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Heggadadevankote (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, K Belthur is the gram panchayat of Chakkur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chakkur unique in its vibrant Heggadadevankote-Mysore region. You’ll see Chakkur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chakkur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakkur is 618967. The village spans a total geographical area of 732.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571125. Hd Kote is nearest town to Chakkur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chakkur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Heggadadevankote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chakkur

Population of Chakkur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakkur has a total population of about 1,848, with approximately 937 males and 911 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 416 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 462. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.77%, with male literacy at about 74.92% and female literacy near 58.40%. There are around 433 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakkur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakkur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chakkur. As per the 2011 stats, Chakkur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chakkur

Knowing the nearby villages of Chakkur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chakkur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakkur