Halekere - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Halekere is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Mudigere and around 46 km from Chikmagalur. Hanthuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halekere is 609998. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.23 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Halekere 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 Halekere

As per Census 2011, Halekere village has a total population of 459 people, consisting of 231 males and 228 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 389 literate and 70 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Halekere

Halekere 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 Halekere

Halekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Halekere is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Halekere is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halekere

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

Health Facilities in Halekere

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

FAQs about Halekere