Chikkaturuvekere - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Chikkaturuvekere is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Turuvekere and around 65 km from Tumkur. Kodigehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkaturuvekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkaturuvekere is 612236. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.12 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chikkaturuvekere 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 Chikkaturuvekere

As per Census 2011, Chikkaturuvekere village has a total population of 418 people, consisting of 205 males and 213 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 252 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkaturuvekere

Chikkaturuvekere 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 Chikkaturuvekere

Chikkaturuvekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Chikkaturuvekere is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkaturuvekere is about 65 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 Chikkaturuvekere

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

Health Facilities in Chikkaturuvekere

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

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