Despite having some agriculture related industries, Chikodi still has agriculture to support it’s economy.
Chikodi is an important location for vegetable trading, fish, wood & agricultural related trading in this part. Trade flourishes in Chikodi, and many areas of the city are dedicated to certain kinds of trade. For example, almost all automobile-related trade and repair happens in the ankali khoot area of the town. The guruwarpeth area is known as the wholesale market which sells commodities like grains, tea, etc..
Neighouring village farmers bring their fresh vegatables to Chikodi's town centre every day for selling. This keeps the Chikodi city very vibrant and healthy. As Chikodi is good for business, it also has good colleges and schools.
Many of the students from this sub-urban place have travelled, worked and a few have even settled in metropolitan cities.
Indirectly, these students have helped the Chikodi's business to flourish when they transfer their hard earned money to their families. Let us not forget the contributions made by neighbouring villages and outsiders, who have helped to keep Chikodi a busy town.