Manchethevaru - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Manchethevaru is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Tarikere and around 57 km from Chikmagalur. Thigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manchethevaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manchethevaru is 609339. The village covers a total geographical area of 711.36 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Manchethevaru 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 Manchethevaru

According to the 2011 Census, Manchethevaru village had a total population of 644 people, including 318 males and 326 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.99%, with male literacy at 83.90% and female literacy at 72.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Manchethevaru

Manchethevaru 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 Manchethevaru

Manchethevaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Manchethevaru is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Manchethevaru is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manchethevaru

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

Health Facilities in Manchethevaru

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

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