Hillikere - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Hillikere is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Koppa and around 55 km from Chikmagalur. Heruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hillikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hillikere is 609039. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.32 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Hillikere

As per Census 2011, Hillikere village has a total population of 49 people, consisting of 25 males and 24 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 41 literate and 8 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hillikere

Hillikere 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 Hillikere

Hillikere 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 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Hillikere is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Hillikere is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hillikere

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

Health Facilities in Hillikere

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

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