Chikkahejjur Village Overview
Chikkahejjur is a village in Hunsur tehsil of Mysore district, Karnataka. It lies about 25 km from Hunsur tehsil headquarters and around 66 km from Mysore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dodda Hejjur is the Gram Panchayat for Chikkahejjur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chikkahejjur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkahejjur is 618394. The village covers a geographical area of 605.5 hectares and has a pincode of 571105. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Chikkahejjur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Hunsur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chikkahejjur
Population & Demographics of Chikkahejjur
This section provides population and demographic details of Chikkahejjur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 552 | 280 | 272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 95 | 50 | 45 |
| Literate Population | 237 | 133 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 315 | 147 | 168 |
Key population details of Chikkahejjur village are given below:
- Chikkahejjur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 552, including approximately 280 males and 272 females, with a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 48 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 95 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chikkahejjur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.93%.
- There are around 135 households in Chikkahejjur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chikkahejjur
Transport facilities help residents of Chikkahejjur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chikkahejjur
The following villages are located close to Chikkahejjur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chikkahejjur
- Where is Chikkahejjur located?
- Chikkahejjur village is located in Hunsur Taluka, Mysore district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chikkahejjur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chikkahejjur is Dodda Hejjur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chikkahejjur?
- The pincode of Chikkahejjur is 571105.
- What is the population of Chikkahejjur?
- Chikkahejjur has a total population of 552, including 280 males and 272 females.
- How many households are there in Chikkahejjur?
- There are 135 households in Chikkahejjur.
- What is the literacy rate in Chikkahejjur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkahejjur is 42.93%. Male literacy is 47.50% and female literacy is 38.24%.