Chikkayalkur - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Chikkayalkur is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Madhugiri and around 71 km from Tumkur. Doddayalkuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkayalkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkayalkur is 610897. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.67 hectares and falls under the 572124 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Chikkayalkur 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 Chikkayalkur

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkayalkur village had a total population of 234 people, including 129 males and 105 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.36%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 55.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkayalkur

Chikkayalkur 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 Chikkayalkur

Chikkayalkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Chikkayalkur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkayalkur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkayalkur

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

Health Facilities in Chikkayalkur

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

FAQs about Chikkayalkur