Koratikere - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Koratikere is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Tarikere and around 58 km from Chikmagalur. Koratikere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koratikere is 609317. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.9 hectares and falls under the 577116 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Koratikere 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 Koratikere

According to the 2011 Census, Koratikere village had a total population of 1,413 people, including 717 males and 696 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 71.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Koratikere

Koratikere 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 Koratikere

Koratikere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sivapur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Koratikere is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Koratikere is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koratikere

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

Health Facilities in Koratikere

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

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