Chikalchanda village, Bhalki taluk | Pincode 585413

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LGD code: 599923
Pincode: 585413
Post office: Halbarga
Population: 1,351
Households: 239
Literacy rate: 63.6%
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 391

Census 2011 · in context

How Chikalchanda compares

By population, Chikalchanda ranks #69 of 133 villages in Bhalki mandal.

Literacy rate

63.6%

+2.2% vs mandal average

Chikalchanda: 63.6%
Bhalki mandal: 61.4%
Bidar district: 61.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

908

−53 vs mandal average

Chikalchanda: 908
Bhalki mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.6 vs mandal average

Chikalchanda: 5.7
Bhalki mandal: 5.1

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

Chikalchanda at a glance

Chikalchanda is a village of 1,351 people in 239 households (Census 2011) in Bhalki taluk, Bidar district, Karnataka, the 69th-largest of 133 villages in Bhalki taluk. Literacy is 64%, 2 points above the taluk average of 61% and the sex ratio is 908 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 585413, served by Halbarga post office; the LGD village code is 599923. The village votes in Gulbarga Rural assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basawaraj Mattimudu. The population is estimated at 1,534 in 2026, up 14% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chikalchanda · this village	1,351	64%	—
Siddeshwar · Bhalki	3,494	62%	—
Maroor · Bhalki	1,541	60%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chikalchanda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHALKI
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SIDDESHWAR
Total area (ha): 713.51
Irrigated area (ha): 45
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Chikalchanda

LGD code: 599923
Pincode: 585413
Post office: Halbarga
Population (Census 2011): 1,351
Population (projected 2026): 1,534
Households: 239
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 908
Literacy rate: 63.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Gulbarga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gulbarga Rural
Member of Parliament: Radhakrishna
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basawaraj Mattimudu
Block / Mandal: Bhalki

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 Bidar district level

Then & Now

Chikalchanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,351

Census 2011 baseline

+13.5%

Population · 2026

1,534

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

239

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

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: 1,351Census 2011
Households: 239Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5342026 proj. · +13.5% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,58,843MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,17,153MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 73.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 56.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 77.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 55.9%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 · Bidar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bidar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bidar 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.

Boundary & surroundings

Chikalchanda on the map

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Notable places near Chikalchanda · Bidar district area

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Mosque· 2

Religion

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Jamia Masjid
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Jamia Masjid
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Commerce

Restaurant
New Gulshan Family Dhaba
📍 29.7 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Hotel Sukh Sagar
📍 35.5 km awayOSM
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Mahesh Hotel
📍 38.9 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Sep

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Tuberose Cultivation Transforms a Karnataka Village: A Success Story from Yettinahalli

Reported by Indian Council Of Agricultural Research.

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts
timesofindia.indiatimes.comyesterday
Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls
The Economic Timesyesterday
Tuberose Cultivation Transforms a Karnataka Village: A Success Story from Yettinahalli
Indian Council Of Agricultural Researchyesterday
High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Appeal of Gram Panchayat President Against No-Confidence Motion — Writ Appeal Held Not Maintainable Against Resolution Passed by Majority Under Section 49(2) of Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 199
lawtext.inyesterday
Karnataka ex-Army man, daughter hacked to death over property dispute
The Indian Express2 days ago
Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
siasat.com3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Chikalchanda?

The pincode of Chikalchanda, Bhalki taluk, Bidar district, Karnataka is 585413. The post office is Halbarga.

Which post office delivers to Chikalchanda?

Mail for Chikalchanda is delivered through Halbarga post office, pincode 585413, in Bhalki taluk, Bidar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chikalchanda located?

Chikalchanda is a village in Bhalki taluk of Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Chikalchanda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chikalchanda village has a population of 1,351 across 239 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chikalchanda in?

Chikalchanda falls under the Gulbarga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chikalchanda in?

Chikalchanda falls under the Gulbarga Rural assembly constituency (AC #43) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Chikalchanda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chikalchanda village is 63.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Chikalchanda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chikalchanda village is 908 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chikalchanda?

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

What is the LGD code of Chikalchanda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chikalchanda village is 599923.

How big is Chikalchanda compared to other villages in Bhalki taluk?

Chikalchanda ranks 69 of 133 villages in Bhalki taluk by Census 2011 population (1,351 residents).

Who is the MLA of Chikalchanda?

Chikalchanda falls under Gulbarga Rural assembly constituency (AC 43). The sitting MLA is Basawaraj Mattimudu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Chikalchanda?

Chikalchanda is in Gulbarga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Radhakrishna (INC).

What is the population of Chikalchanda in 2026?

Chikalchanda is estimated at 1,534 people in 2026, up about 14% from 1,351 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chikalchanda 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; Chikalchanda in Bidar 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 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)