Chikka Nagnur - Lingasugur, Raichur

Chikka Nagnur is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Lingsugur and around 73 km from Raichur. Gejjalagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikka Nagnur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikka Nagnur is 600483. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.68 hectares and falls under the 584115 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Chikka Nagnur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lingsugur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikka Nagnur

As per Census 2011, Chikka Nagnur village has a total population of 942 people, consisting of 460 males and 482 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikka Nagnur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population942460482
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1205367
Scheduled Castes (SC)1657788
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653629
Literate Population585342243
Illiterate Population357118239

Nearby Villages of Chikka Nagnur

Chikka Nagnur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VeerapurSouth-West1.98 km
Hire NagnurEast2.16 km
ChukanahattiSouth-East3.27 km
NilogalSouth-West3.88 km
TawagNorth-East4.09 km
KothaNorth-West5.06 km
GejjelagattaSouth5.40 km
YatgalSouth-East5.58 km
KaddonaNorth5.63 km
AnwariEast6.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikka Nagnur

Chikka Nagnur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Chikka Nagnur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Chikka Nagnur is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikka Nagnur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chikka Nagnur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikka Nagnur

Where is Chikka Nagnur located?

Chikka Nagnur village is located in Lingasugur Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikka Nagnur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikka Nagnur is Gejjalagatta.

What is the pincode of Chikka Nagnur?

The pincode of Chikka Nagnur is 584115.

What is the population of Chikka Nagnur?

Chikka Nagnur has a total population of 942, including 460 males and 482 females.

How many households are there in Chikka Nagnur?

There are 156 households in Chikka Nagnur.

What is the literacy rate in Chikka Nagnur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikka Nagnur is 62.10%. Male literacy is 74.35% and female literacy is 50.41%.