Mehkar

Mehkar is a village located in Bhalki taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Bhalki (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Mehkar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Mehkar unique in its vibrant Bhalki-Bidar region. You’ll see Mehkar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mehkar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mehkar is 599845. The village spans a total geographical area of 3215 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585416. Bhalki is nearest town to Mehkar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mehkar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhalki Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mehkar

Population of Mehkar

According to the 2011 Census, Mehkar has a total population of about 7,531, with approximately 3,863 males and 3,668 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 945 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,791 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 734. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.19%, with male literacy at about 68.37% and female literacy near 51.58%. There are around 1,443 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mehkar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mehkar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mehkar. As per the 2011 stats, Mehkar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mehkar

Knowing the nearby villages of Mehkar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mehkar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mehkar