Kichavadi - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Kichavadi is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kunigal and around 68 km from Tumkur. Hallevur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kichavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kichavadi is 612694. The village covers a total geographical area of 609.95 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kichavadi 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 Kichavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kichavadi village had a total population of 682 people, including 320 males and 362 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.95%, with male literacy at 54.55% and female literacy at 38.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Kichavadi

Kichavadi 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 Kichavadi

Kichavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Kichavadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kichavadi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kichavadi

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

Health Facilities in Kichavadi

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

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