Halikere - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Halikere is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Kadur and around 27 km from Chikmagalur. Halikere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halikere is 609649. The village covers a total geographical area of 867.93 hectares and falls under the 577135 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Halikere

As per Census 2011, Halikere village has a total population of 3,260 people, consisting of 1,663 males and 1,597 females. The village has 757 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,231 literate and 1,029 illiterate residents. Additionally, 442 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Halikere

Halikere 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 Halikere

Halikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakarayapatna, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Halikere is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Halikere is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halikere

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

Health Facilities in Halikere

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

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