Chikkotankal - Manvi, Raichur

Chikkotankal is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Chickkotnekal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkotankal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkotankal is 601032. The village covers a total geographical area of 1245.99 hectares and falls under the 584143 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chikkotankal

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkotankal village had a total population of 2,272 people, including 1,119 males and 1,153 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.00%, with male literacy at 49.95% and female literacy at 32.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,328.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkotankal

Chikkotankal 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 Chikkotankal

Chikkotankal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Chikkotankal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Chikkotankal is about 75 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 Chikkotankal

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

Health Facilities in Chikkotankal

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

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