Kere - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Kere is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Sringeri and around 113 km from Chikmagalur. Kere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kere is 608934. The village covers a total geographical area of 1696.13 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kere 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 Kere

According to the 2011 Census, Kere village had a total population of 296 people, including 144 males and 152 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.09%, with male literacy at 82.81% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kere

Kere 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 Kere

Kere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Kere is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kere is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kere

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

Health Facilities in Kere

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

FAQs about Kere