Chikkahedigehalli - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Chikkahedigehalli is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Gubbi and around 43 km from Tumkur. Ankasandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkahedigehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkahedigehalli is 611673. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.98 hectares and falls under the 572117 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chikkahedigehalli

As per Census 2011, Chikkahedigehalli village has a total population of 668 people, consisting of 340 males and 328 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 415 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 196 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population668340328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)923656
Scheduled Castes (SC)209102107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19610096
Literate Population415239176
Illiterate Population253101152

Nearby Villages of Chikkahedigehalli

Chikkahedigehalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
D0ddahedegehalliNorth-West1.38 km
DevarahalliNorth1.49 km
AnkasandraSouth-East1.52 km
ThogarigunteNorth-East2.63 km
ChikkagiriyanahalliNorth2.70 km
NaikanahalliWest2.76 km
DasappanahalliSouth-West2.76 km
RevanaluSouth-East2.85 km
MalenahalliNorth-West2.96 km
KatamalaNorth-East3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkahedigehalli

Chikkahedigehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Chikkahedigehalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkahedigehalli is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkahedigehalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chikkahedigehalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikkahedigehalli

Where is Chikkahedigehalli located?

Chikkahedigehalli village is located in Gubbi Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkahedigehalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkahedigehalli is Ankasandra.

What is the pincode of Chikkahedigehalli?

The pincode of Chikkahedigehalli is 572117.

What is the population of Chikkahedigehalli?

Chikkahedigehalli has a total population of 668, including 340 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Chikkahedigehalli?

There are 130 households in Chikkahedigehalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkahedigehalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkahedigehalli is 62.13%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 53.66%.