Chakkere - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Chakkere is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Channapatna and around 20 km from Ramanagara. Chekkere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakkere is 626220. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.22 hectares and falls under the 562160 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chakkere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Channapatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakkere

According to the 2011 Census, Chakkere village had a total population of 2,469 people, including 1,252 males and 1,217 females, living in 587 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 55.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 731, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakkere

Chakkere 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 Chakkere

Chakkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Settihally, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Chakkere is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Chakkere is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakkere

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

Health Facilities in Chakkere

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

FAQs about Chakkere