Chikkanahalli Village Overview
Chikkanahalli is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 10 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 40 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chikkanahalli village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chikkanahalli village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkanahalli is 610468. The village covers a geographical area of 991.52 hectares and has a pincode of 572125. Sira is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Chikkanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Sira Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chikkanahalli
Population & Demographics of Chikkanahalli
This section provides population and demographic details of Chikkanahalli village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,796 | 1,907 | 1,889 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 396 | 183 | 213 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 709 | 382 | 327 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 522 | 254 | 268 |
| Literate Population | 2,524 | 1,411 | 1,113 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,272 | 496 | 776 |
Key population details of Chikkanahalli village are given below:
- Chikkanahalli village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,796, including approximately 1,907 males and 1,889 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 709 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 522 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chikkanahalli village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.49%.
- There are around 905 households in Chikkanahalli village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chikkanahalli
Transport facilities help residents of Chikkanahalli village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chikkanahalli
The following villages are located close to Chikkanahalli and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chikkanahalli
- Where is Chikkanahalli located?
- Chikkanahalli village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chikkanahalli?
- Chikkanahalli is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chikkanahalli?
- The pincode of Chikkanahalli is 572125.
- What is the population of Chikkanahalli?
- Chikkanahalli has a total population of 3,796, including 1,907 males and 1,889 females.
- How many households are there in Chikkanahalli?
- There are 905 households in Chikkanahalli.
- What is the literacy rate in Chikkanahalli?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkanahalli is 66.49%. Male literacy is 73.99% and female literacy is 58.92%.