Ittige - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Ittige is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Tarikere and around 74 km from Chikmagalur. Belenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ittige village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ittige is 609183. The village covers a total geographical area of 763.43 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ittige village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ittige

According to the 2011 Census, Ittige village had a total population of 1,090 people, including 537 males and 553 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.34%, with male literacy at 78.62% and female literacy at 62.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 564, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Ittige

Ittige 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 Ittige

Ittige is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Ittige is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Ittige is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ittige

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

Health Facilities in Ittige

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

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