Sringeri (Rural) - Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru

Sringeri (Rural) is a village situated in the Sringeri taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 1 km from Sringeri and around 97 km from Chikmagalur. Vidyaranayapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sringeri (Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sringeri (Rural) is 608950. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.3 hectares and falls under the 577139 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town.

Sringeri (Rural) 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 Sringeri (Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Sringeri (Rural) village had a total population of 3,847 people, including 1,937 males and 1,910 females, living in 823 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.75%, with male literacy at 95.74% and female literacy at 91.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Sringeri (Rural)

Sringeri (Rural) 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 Sringeri (Rural)

Sringeri (Rural) 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 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chikmagalur to Sringeri (Rural) is about 97 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 Sringeri (Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Sringeri (Rural)

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

FAQs about Sringeri (Rural)