Kakkeri - Khanapur, Belagavi

Kakkeri is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Khanapur and around 58 km from Belgaum. Kakkeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakkeri is 598016. The village covers a total geographical area of 796.35 hectares and falls under the 591106 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kakkeri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kakkeri

According to the 2011 Census, Kakkeri village had a total population of 4,442 people, including 2,210 males and 2,232 females, living in 880 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.90%, with male literacy at 82.96% and female literacy at 68.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakkeri

Kakkeri 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 Kakkeri

Kakkeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Kakkeri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kakkeri is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakkeri

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

Health Facilities in Kakkeri

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

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