Chikkamavathur - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Chikkamavathur is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Kunigal and around 46 km from Tumkur. D.hosahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkamavathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkamavathur is 612697. The village covers a total geographical area of 956.16 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Chikkamavathur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Chikkamavathur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkamavathur village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 580 males and 538 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.41%, with male literacy at 73.01% and female literacy at 52.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkamavathur

Chikkamavathur 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 Chikkamavathur

Chikkamavathur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Settihally, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Chikkamavathur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkamavathur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkamavathur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkamavathur

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

FAQs about Chikkamavathur