Chikkamadure - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Chikkamadure is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Kunigal and around 54 km from Tumkur. Yediyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkamadure village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkamadure is 612453. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.89 hectares and falls under the 572142 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Chikkamadure village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunigal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkamadure

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkamadure village had a total population of 426 people, including 205 males and 221 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 87.36% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkamadure

Chikkamadure 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 Chikkamadure

Chikkamadure is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Chikkamadure is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkamadure is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkamadure

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

Health Facilities in Chikkamadure

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

FAQs about Chikkamadure