Nandi - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Nandi is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Tarikere and around 50 km from Chikmagalur. Sunnadahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandi is 609327. The village covers a total geographical area of 1516.78 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nandi 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 Nandi

According to the 2011 Census, Nandi village had a total population of 1,060 people, including 531 males and 529 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.96%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandi

Nandi 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 Nandi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Nandi. The nearest railway station is Sivapur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Nandi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Nandi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandi

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

Health Facilities in Nandi

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

FAQs about Nandi