Sokke - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Sokke is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Tarikere and around 65 km from Chikmagalur. Sokke village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sokke is 609299. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.92 hectares and falls under the 577547 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sokke village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sokke

According to the 2011 Census, Sokke village had a total population of 1,156 people, including 576 males and 580 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.39%, with male literacy at 90.26% and female literacy at 78.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Sokke

Sokke 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 Sokke

Sokke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Sokke is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Sokke is about 65 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 Sokke

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

Health Facilities in Sokke

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

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