Chikkadalavatta - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Chikkadalavatta is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Madhugiri and around 80 km from Tumkur. Chikkadaalavatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkadalavatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkadalavatta is 610875. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.34 hectares and falls under the 572127 pincode. Hindupur (a.p.) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chikkadalavatta

As per Census 2011, Chikkadalavatta village has a total population of 2,029 people, consisting of 1,006 males and 1,023 females. The village has 468 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,199 literate and 830 illiterate residents. Additionally, 620 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 388 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0291,0061,023
Child Population (0–6 yrs)224101123
Scheduled Castes (SC)620310310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)388194194
Literate Population1,199720479
Illiterate Population830286544

Nearby Villages of Chikkadalavatta

Chikkadalavatta 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)
ShanaganahalliSouth1.62 km
ObalapuraWest2.00 km
MuddenahalliSouth-East2.25 km
BandarlapalleNorth-East2.57 km
DoddadalavattaNorth-West2.69 km
PolenahalliSouth-West2.87 km
VaradanahalliSouth-West3.75 km
TirumaladevarahalliNorth-West3.86 km
Hale ItakalotiWest4.18 km
AnnenahalliSouth4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkadalavatta

Chikkadalavatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur (a.p.) to Chikkadalavatta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkadalavatta is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkadalavatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chikkadalavatta

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

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

FAQs about Chikkadalavatta

Where is Chikkadalavatta located?

Chikkadalavatta village is located in Madhugiri Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikkadalavatta?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikkadalavatta is Chikkadaalavatta.

What is the pincode of Chikkadalavatta?

The pincode of Chikkadalavatta is 572127.

What is the population of Chikkadalavatta?

Chikkadalavatta has a total population of 2,029, including 1,006 males and 1,023 females.

How many households are there in Chikkadalavatta?

There are 468 households in Chikkadalavatta.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkadalavatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkadalavatta is 59.09%. Male literacy is 71.57% and female literacy is 46.82%.