Chikkanakote Village Overview
Chikkanakote is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 8 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 58 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kotta is the Gram Panchayat for Chikkanakote village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chikkanakote 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 Chikkanakote is 610347. The village covers a geographical area of 465.26 hectares and has a pincode of 572137. Sira is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Chikkanakote 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 Chikkanakote
Population & Demographics of Chikkanakote
This section provides population and demographic details of Chikkanakote village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 941 | 449 | 492 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 111 | 48 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 262 | 121 | 141 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 579 | 312 | 267 |
| Illiterate Population | 362 | 137 | 225 |
Key population details of Chikkanakote village are given below:
- Chikkanakote village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 941, including approximately 449 males and 492 females, with a sex ratio of 1095 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 262 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 11 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chikkanakote village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.53%.
- There are around 189 households in Chikkanakote village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chikkanakote
Transport facilities help residents of Chikkanakote 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 <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chikkanakote
The following villages are located close to Chikkanakote 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 Chikkanakote
- Where is Chikkanakote located?
- Chikkanakote village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chikkanakote?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chikkanakote is Kotta (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chikkanakote?
- The pincode of Chikkanakote is 572137.
- What is the population of Chikkanakote?
- Chikkanakote has a total population of 941, including 449 males and 492 females.
- How many households are there in Chikkanakote?
- There are 189 households in Chikkanakote.
- What is the literacy rate in Chikkanakote?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikkanakote is 61.53%. Male literacy is 69.49% and female literacy is 54.27%.