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

As per Census 2011, Sokke village has a total population of 1,156 people, consisting of 576 males and 580 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 908 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,156576580
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804238
Scheduled Castes (SC)235113122
Literate Population908482426
Illiterate Population24894154

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
V.chattanahalliNorth-West1.95 km
GondedahalliSouth-East2.03 km
KallasettihalliNorth2.11 km
RangapuraNorth2.13 km
ThimmapuraNorth-West2.14 km
ShanubhoganahalliSouth-West2.30 km
Paravatharayanakere KavalEast2.50 km
MakanahalliWest3.03 km
BaggavalliSouth-East3.15 km
NarasipuraNorth-West3.37 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sokke

Where is Sokke located?

Sokke village is located in Ajjampura Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sokke?

Sokke is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sokke?

The pincode of Sokke is 577547.

What is the population of Sokke?

Sokke has a total population of 1,156, including 576 males and 580 females.

How many households are there in Sokke?

There are 289 households in Sokke.

What is the literacy rate in Sokke?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sokke is 78.55%. Male literacy is 83.68% and female literacy is 73.45%.