Chikkodi is a town, taluka and one of three Subdivisional headquarter, in the Belagavi district of Karnataka, India.

Over time, Chikodi experienced growth due to its famous betel leaves and its position on major roads.

Ground water resources are also extensively tapped in foothills which are easily accessible to borewells, canals and creeks around.

Nestling among the hillocks and sylvan surroundings, it is indeed an ideal place for trails and easy to moderate hikes.

There's a famous telephone tower atop Chandrakori Hills which renders mesmerizing views of the city.

The Northern part consists of the deep and good black soil on the bank of the rivers flowing from west to east, therefore it is a very fertile tract.

While the southern hilly area land consists of red clay soil, having comparatively less fertile.

The dry season lasts for 2.5 months, from 9 March to 23 May, with an average daily high temperature above 34 °C.

[4][5] The rainy period of the year lasts for 6.1 months, from 14 May to 18 November, with a sliding 31-day rainfall of at least 13 millimeters.

The most rain falls during the 31 days centered around 18 July, with an average total accumulation of 239 millimeters.

Recently the trend of Sericulture is picking up, People are now turning their attraction in non-agricultural jobs As of new trend textile industry is also growing in Chikodi taluk, mainly in villages Nej and Shiragaonwadi, being situated on main road connecting Karnataka and Maharashtra, Nej-Shiragaonwadi area can be considered as next business hub in Chikodi Taluk.

Majority of public transport in Chikodi connecting surrounding villages and towns is through city buses run by North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) from Chikodi central bus stand.