Settikere - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Settikere is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Thimmsandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Settikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Settikere is 624028. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.83 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Settikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sidlaghatta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Settikere

According to the 2011 Census, Settikere village had a total population of 894 people, including 453 males and 441 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.73%, with male literacy at 63.61% and female literacy at 47.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Settikere

Settikere 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 Settikere

Settikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Settikere is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Settikere is about 64 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 Settikere

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

Health Facilities in Settikere

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

FAQs about Settikere