Karkuchi - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Karkuchi is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Tarikere and around 77 km from Chikmagalur. Karkuchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkuchi is 609105. The village covers a total geographical area of 1043.11 hectares and falls under the 577144 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Karkuchi 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 Karkuchi

According to the 2011 Census, Karkuchi village had a total population of 4,336 people, including 2,118 males and 2,218 females, living in 1,027 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.46%, with male literacy at 77.33% and female literacy at 63.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,930, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkuchi

Karkuchi 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 Karkuchi

Karkuchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Karkuchi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Karkuchi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkuchi

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

Health Facilities in Karkuchi

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

FAQs about Karkuchi