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

As per Census 2011, Lokkere village has a total population of 167 people, consisting of 85 males and 82 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 50 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1678582
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18711
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)763541
Literate Population502921
Illiterate Population1175661

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KebbepuraNorth-West2.79 km
JakkahalliSouth-West2.79 km
BachahalliNorth-East3.94 km
ShettahalliNorth4.22 km
MangalaWest4.30 km
HundipuraNorth-West4.99 km
SiddapuraNorth-West6.42 km
BandipuraWest7.11 km
ShivapuraNorth-West7.17 km
MalapuraNorth-East7.34 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Lokkere

Where is Lokkere located?

Lokkere village is located in Gundlupet Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lokkere?

The Gram Panchayat of Lokkere is Mangala.

What is the pincode of Lokkere?

The pincode of Lokkere is 571111.

What is the population of Lokkere?

Lokkere has a total population of 167, including 85 males and 82 females.

How many households are there in Lokkere?

There are 40 households in Lokkere.

What is the literacy rate in Lokkere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lokkere is 29.94%. Male literacy is 34.12% and female literacy is 25.61%.