Keresanthe - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Keresanthe is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Kadur and around 58 km from Chikmagalur. Keresanthe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keresanthe is 609571. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.91 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Keresanthe

As per Census 2011, Keresanthe village has a total population of 1,208 people, consisting of 601 males and 607 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 782 literate and 426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keresanthe

Keresanthe 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 Keresanthe

Keresanthe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devanur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Keresanthe is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Keresanthe 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 Keresanthe

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

Health Facilities in Keresanthe

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

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