Bokikere - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Bokikere is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Tarikere and around 66 km from Chikmagalur. Shyanuboganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bokikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokikere is 609217. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.96 hectares and falls under the 577547 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bokikere

According to the 2011 Census, Bokikere village had a total population of 641 people, including 331 males and 310 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.48%, with male literacy at 79.61% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokikere

Bokikere 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 Bokikere

Public transport in the Bokikere is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Bokikere is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Bokikere is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bokikere

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

Health Facilities in Bokikere

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

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