Chikkati village, Gundlupet taluk | Pincode 571109

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LGD code: 619448
Pincode: 571109
Post office: Begur
Population: 2,612
Households: 559
Literacy rate: 53.4%
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,319
Distance to district centre: 57 km
Distance to mandal centre: 21 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 147 km
Distance to Chennai: 407 km
Nearest railway station: Chinnadagudi Hundi · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Beguru · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chikkati compares

By population, Chikkati ranks #22 of 158 villages in Gundlupet mandal.

Literacy rate

53.4%

+1.2% vs mandal average

Chikkati: 53.4%
Gundlupet mandal: 52.2%
Chamarajanagara district: 55.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

951

−57 vs mandal average

Chikkati: 951
Gundlupet mandal: 1,008

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.6 vs mandal average

Chikkati: 4.7
Gundlupet mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Chikkati at a glance

Chikkati is a village of 2,612 people in 559 households (Census 2011) in Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagara district, Karnataka, the 22nd-largest of 158 villages in Gundlupet taluk. Literacy is 53%, 1 points above the taluk average of 52% and the sex ratio is 951 women per 1,000 men. It lies 57 km from the Chamarajanagara district centre, 37 km from Gandhinagar, the nearest town, 11 km from Chinnadagudi Hundi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 571109, served by Begur post office; the LGD village code is 619448. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Beguru, 7 km away. The village votes in Varuna assembly constituency, represented by MLA Siddaramaiah. The population is estimated at 3,080 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chikkati · this village	2,612	53%	—
Hunasanalu · Nanjangud	2,339	44%	2.7 km N
Hirikati · Gundlupet	2,466	56%	3.8 km W
Arepura · Gundlupet	1,185	51%	4.5 km SW
Sindhuvallipura · Nanjangud	1,083	50%	4.8 km NW
Kamarahalli · Gundlupet	2,077	60%	5.2 km S
Nitre · Gundlupet	3,296	42%	5.3 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chikkati

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NANJANGUD
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 52
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHIKKATI
Total area (ha): 531.22
Irrigated area (ha): 76
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Chikkati

LGD code: 619448
Pincode: 571109
Post office: Begur
Population (Census 2011): 2,612
Population (projected 2026): 3,080
Households: 559
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 951
Literacy rate: 53.4%
Coordinates: 11.99127°N, 76.69215°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chamarajanagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Varuna
Member of Parliament: Sunil Bose
Member of Legislative Assembly: Siddaramaiah
Block / Mandal: Gundlupet

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chamarajanagara district level

Then & Now

Chikkati — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,612

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,080

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

559

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

659

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,612Census 2011
Households: 559Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,0802026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6592026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chamarajanagara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chamarajanagara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chamarajanagara district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Chikkati · Chamarajanagara district area

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Religion

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Veeranjaneya Temple
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital
📍 75.1 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Chikkati

Mandal centre

Gundlupet · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 52 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chamarajanagara · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 58 min by car · 2 h 20 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,568 people

Gandhinagar · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 15 min by car · 1 h 30 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru147 kmcapital
Chennai407 km
Hyderabad630 km
Mumbai887 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChinnadagudi Hundi11 km
Bus stopNanjungud Temple14 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Beguru7 km
ATM / bankKarnataka Bank ATM14 km
Petrol pumpHP19 km
CollegeGovernment First Grade College13 km
Police stationPolice Station22 km

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September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

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Gowri Ganesha Habba

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Hartalika Teej

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Married women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the well-being of their hus

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News from Chamarajanagara & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily17h ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express19h ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani3 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
Bar and Bench5 days ago
This farmhouse in Karnataka's village of Tulasigeri is a testament to modest living
Architectural Digest India5 days ago
Karnataka govt to move Supreme Court against Centre for withholding Rs 2,186 crore panchayats grants
Deccan Herald6 days ago

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What is the pincode of Chikkati?

The pincode of Chikkati, Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagara district, Karnataka is 571109. The post office is Begur.

Which post office delivers to Chikkati?

Mail for Chikkati is delivered through Begur post office, pincode 571109, in Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chikkati located?

Chikkati is a village in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Chikkati as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chikkati village has a population of 2,612 across 559 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chikkati in?

Chikkati falls under the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chikkati in?

Chikkati falls under the Varuna assembly constituency (AC #219) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Chikkati?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chikkati village is 53.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Chikkati?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chikkati village is 951 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chikkati?

The nearest health facility to Chikkati is Government Hospital (~75.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chikkati?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chikkati, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Chikkati from Chamarajanagara district centre?

Chikkati is approximately 57 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chamarajanagara district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chikkati?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chikkati village is 619448.

Which is the nearest town to Chikkati?

Gandhinagar (population 10,568, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Chikkati in a straight line.

How big is Chikkati compared to other villages in Gundlupet taluk?

Chikkati ranks 22 of 158 villages in Gundlupet taluk by Census 2011 population (2,612 residents).

How far is Chikkati from Bengaluru?

Chikkati is about 147 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 191 km.

How far is Chikkati from Chennai?

Chikkati is about 407 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 529 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chikkati?

Chinnadagudi Hundi is the nearest railway station to Chikkati, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chikkati?

Nanjungud Temple is the nearest bus stop to Chikkati, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chikkati?

Government Hospital, Beguru is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chikkati, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chikkati?

Karnataka Bank ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Chikkati, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chikkati?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Chikkati, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MLA of Chikkati?

Chikkati falls under Varuna assembly constituency (AC 219). The sitting MLA is Siddaramaiah (INC).

Who is the MP for Chikkati?

Chikkati is in Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sunil Bose (INC).

What is the population of Chikkati in 2026?

Chikkati is estimated at 3,080 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,612 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chikkati in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Chikkati in Chamarajanagara district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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