Chikkahejjur - Hunsur, Mysuru

Chikkahejjur is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Hunsur and around 66 km from Mysore. Dodda Hejjur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkahejjur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkahejjur is 618394. The village covers a total geographical area of 605.5 hectares and falls under the 571106 pincode. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chikkahejjur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkahejjur village had a total population of 552 people, including 280 males and 272 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.49%, with male literacy at 52.57% and female literacy at 42.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkahejjur

Chikkahejjur 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 Chikkahejjur

Chikkahejjur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hunsur to Chikkahejjur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Chikkahejjur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkahejjur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkahejjur

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

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