Chikkasettikere - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Chikkasettikere is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Turuvekere and around 70 km from Tumkur. Mayasandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkasettikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkasettikere is 612414. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.44 hectares and falls under the 572221 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chikkasettikere

As per Census 2011, Chikkasettikere village has a total population of 546 people, consisting of 258 males and 288 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,116 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkasettikere

Chikkasettikere 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 Chikkasettikere

Chikkasettikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Chikkasettikere is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkasettikere is about 70 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 Chikkasettikere

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

Health Facilities in Chikkasettikere

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

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