Chikkavali - Sorab, Shivamogga

Chikkavali is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Sorab and around 98 km from Shimoga. Udri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkavali is 607574. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.09 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chikkavali 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 Chikkavali

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkavali village had a total population of 476 people, including 231 males and 245 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.50%, with male literacy at 93.84% and female literacy at 79.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkavali

Chikkavali 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 Chikkavali

Chikkavali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Chikkavali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chikkavali is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkavali

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

Health Facilities in Chikkavali

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

FAQs about Chikkavali