Lakkavalli - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Lakkavalli is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Tarikere and around 80 km from Chikmagalur. Lakkavalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakkavalli is 609114. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.76 hectares and falls under the 577128 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Lakkavalli 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 Lakkavalli

According to the 2011 Census, Lakkavalli village had a total population of 5,214 people, including 2,559 males and 2,655 females, living in 1,235 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.31%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 73.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,066, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakkavalli

Lakkavalli 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 Lakkavalli

Lakkavalli 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 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Lakkavalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Lakkavalli 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 Lakkavalli

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

Health Facilities in Lakkavalli

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

FAQs about Lakkavalli