Chikkachowti - Sorab, Shivamogga

Chikkachowti is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Sorab and around 110 km from Shimoga. Hurali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkachowti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkachowti is 607429. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.13 hectares and falls under the 577413 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Chikkachowti 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 Chikkachowti

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkachowti village had a total population of 472 people, including 240 males and 232 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.03%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkachowti

Chikkachowti 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 Chikkachowti

Chikkachowti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Chikkachowti is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chikkachowti is about 110 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 Chikkachowti

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

Health Facilities in Chikkachowti

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

FAQs about Chikkachowti