Mathikere - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Mathikere is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Channapatna and around 17 km from Ramanagara. Mathikere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathikere is 626224. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.16 hectares and falls under the 562160 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mathikere 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 Mathikere

As per Census 2011, Mathikere village has a total population of 1,322 people, consisting of 669 males and 653 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,041 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mathikere are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,322669653
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055748
Scheduled Castes (SC)297163134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,041579462
Illiterate Population28190191

Nearby Villages of Mathikere

Mathikere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SettihalliNorth0.88 km
Kadukothanahalli PlantationSouth-West0.95 km
KadukothanahalliSouth1.21 km
SankalagereSouth-East1.83 km
Mudigere PlantationWest1.93 km
GovindanahalliSouth2.23 km
MudigereWest2.55 km
BelakereSouth-West2.56 km
MalurNorth-East2.64 km
ChakkereSouth-East3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mathikere

Mathikere 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 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Mathikere is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Mathikere is about 17 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 Mathikere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mathikere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mathikere

Where is Mathikere located?

Mathikere village is located in Channapatna Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mathikere?

Mathikere is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mathikere?

The pincode of Mathikere is 562160.

What is the population of Mathikere?

Mathikere has a total population of 1,322, including 669 males and 653 females.

How many households are there in Mathikere?

There are 313 households in Mathikere.

What is the literacy rate in Mathikere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathikere is 78.74%. Male literacy is 86.55% and female literacy is 70.75%.