Lokkere - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Lokkere is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Mangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokkere is 619594. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.97 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Lokkere

According to the 2011 Census, Lokkere village had a total population of 167 people, including 85 males and 82 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.56%, with male literacy at 37.18% and female literacy at 29.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokkere

Lokkere 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 Lokkere

Lokkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Lokkere is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Lokkere is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokkere

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

Health Facilities in Lokkere

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

FAQs about Lokkere