Nerlekere - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Nerlekere is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Tarikere and around 68 km from Chikmagalur. Nerlekere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerlekere is 609189. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.56 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Nerlekere 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 Nerlekere

According to the 2011 Census, Nerlekere village had a total population of 1,819 people, including 909 males and 910 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.93%, with male literacy at 85.89% and female literacy at 75.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Nerlekere

Nerlekere 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 Nerlekere

Nerlekere 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 104.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Nerlekere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Nerlekere is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nerlekere

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

Health Facilities in Nerlekere

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

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