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

As per Census 2011, Chikkavali village has a total population of 476 people, consisting of 231 males and 245 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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