Idkani - Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru

Idkani is a village situated in the Kalasa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 47 km from Mudigere and around 70 km from Chikmagalur. Idkani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Idkani is 609904. The village covers a total geographical area of 2131.03 hectares and falls under the 577121 pincode. Kudremukh is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Idkani

According to the 2011 Census, Idkani village had a total population of 2,128 people, including 1,042 males and 1,086 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.86%, with male literacy at 85.03% and female literacy at 68.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Idkani

Idkani 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 Idkani

Idkani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudremukh to Idkani is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Idkani is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Idkani

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

Health Facilities in Idkani

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

FAQs about Idkani