Karekoppa - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Karekoppa is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Channapatna and around 31 km from Ramanagara. J.byadarahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karekoppa is 626322. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.74 hectares and falls under the 562138 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karekoppa 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 Karekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Karekoppa village had a total population of 947 people, including 492 males and 455 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.88%, with male literacy at 67.81% and female literacy at 45.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Karekoppa

Karekoppa 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 Karekoppa

Karekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Karekoppa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Karekoppa is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Karekoppa

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

FAQs about Karekoppa