Chikkamalur - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Chikkamalur is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Madhugiri and around 58 km from Tumkur. Chikkamaalur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkamalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkamalur is 610935. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.47 hectares and falls under the 572175 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chikkamalur 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 Chikkamalur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkamalur village had a total population of 2,190 people, including 1,111 males and 1,079 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.23%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 57.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 487, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 658.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkamalur

Chikkamalur 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 Chikkamalur

Chikkamalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Chikkamalur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkamalur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkamalur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkamalur

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

FAQs about Chikkamalur