Chikkabilagunji - Sagar, Shivamogga

Chikkabilagunji is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Sagar and around 77 km from Shimoga. Hirebilagunji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabilagunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabilagunji is 607263. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.31 hectares and falls under the 577431 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chikkabilagunji

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkabilagunji village had a total population of 330 people, including 163 males and 167 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 80.95% and female literacy at 64.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkabilagunji

Chikkabilagunji 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 Chikkabilagunji

Chikkabilagunji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Chikkabilagunji is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chikkabilagunji is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkabilagunji

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

Health Facilities in Chikkabilagunji

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

FAQs about Chikkabilagunji