Chikkabburu - Sorab, Shivamogga

Chikkabburu is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Sorab and around 108 km from Shimoga. Tatturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabburu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabburu is 607495. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.93 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chikkabburu

As per Census 2011, Chikkabburu village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 287 males and 277 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikkabburu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikkabburu

Chikkabburu 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 Chikkabburu

Chikkabburu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Chikkabburu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chikkabburu is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkabburu

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

Health Facilities in Chikkabburu

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

FAQs about Chikkabburu