Chikkereyur - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Chikkereyur is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Heggadadevankote and around 45 km from Mysore. Chikkereyuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkereyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkereyur is 618937. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.21 hectares and falls under the 571125 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chikkereyur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Heggadadevankote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkereyur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkereyur village had a total population of 2,615 people, including 1,318 males and 1,297 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.09%, with male literacy at 67.60% and female literacy at 52.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 901, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkereyur

Chikkereyur 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 Chikkereyur

Chikkereyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ashokapuram, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Chikkereyur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Chikkereyur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkereyur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkereyur

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

FAQs about Chikkereyur