Halike - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Halike is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Mudigere and around 40 km from Chikmagalur. Bettagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halike village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halike is 609943. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.95 hectares and falls under the 577113 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Halike village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Halike

According to the 2011 Census, Halike village had a total population of 856 people, including 426 males and 430 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.70%, with male literacy at 90.67% and female literacy at 78.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Halike

Halike 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 Halike

Halike is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Halike is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Halike is about 40 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 Halike

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

Health Facilities in Halike

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

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