Chikkarugi - Devara Hipparagi, Vijayapura

Chikkarugi is a village situated in the Devara Hipparagi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Sindgi and around 30 km from Bijapur. Chikk Rugi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkarugi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkarugi is 599393. The village covers a total geographical area of 3393.36 hectares and falls under the 586215 pincode. Indi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chikkarugi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devar Hippargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vijayapura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkarugi

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkarugi village had a total population of 4,369 people, including 2,262 males and 2,107 females, living in 771 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.92%, with male literacy at 70.53% and female literacy at 48.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 557, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikkarugi

Chikkarugi 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 Chikkarugi

Chikkarugi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Minchnal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indi to Chikkarugi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Chikkarugi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkarugi

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

Health Facilities in Chikkarugi

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

FAQs about Chikkarugi