Nemmaru - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Nemmaru is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Sringeri and around 99 km from Chikmagalur. Nemmaru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nemmaru is 608929. The village covers a total geographical area of 591 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Nemmaru 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 Nemmaru

According to the 2011 Census, Nemmaru village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 471 males and 574 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,219 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.85%, with male literacy at 78.97% and female literacy at 73.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Nemmaru

Nemmaru 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 Nemmaru

Nemmaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udupi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Nemmaru is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Nemmaru is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nemmaru

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

Health Facilities in Nemmaru

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

FAQs about Nemmaru