Bhavikere - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Bhavikere is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Tarikere and around 80 km from Chikmagalur. Bhavikere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhavikere is 609108. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.25 hectares and falls under the 577144 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhavikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhavikere

According to the 2011 Census, Bhavikere village had a total population of 3,893 people, including 1,891 males and 2,002 females, living in 931 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.12%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhavikere

Bhavikere 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 Bhavikere

Bhavikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Bhavikere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Bhavikere is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhavikere

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

Health Facilities in Bhavikere

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

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