Seethapura (Kaval) - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Seethapura (Kaval) is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Tarikere and around 80 km from Chikmagalur. Siddarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Seethapura (Kaval) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seethapura (Kaval) is 609150. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.15 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Seethapura (Kaval) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Seethapura (Kaval)

As per Census 2011, Seethapura (Kaval) village has a total population of 543 people, consisting of 248 males and 295 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,189 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 408 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Seethapura (Kaval) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population543248295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693435
Scheduled Castes (SC)408186222
Literate Population273129144
Illiterate Population270119151

Nearby Villages of Seethapura (Kaval)

Seethapura (Kaval) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamapuraSouth-West0.90 km
SeethapuraEast1.31 km
HirekathurNorth-West1.34 km
PerumenahalliNorth-East2.19 km
ChikkathurSouth-East2.26 km
ShivagangeEast2.70 km
YalugereSouth2.84 km
HurulihalliNorth3.15 km
DuglapuraWest3.24 km
SidakanahalliSouth3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Seethapura (Kaval)

Seethapura (Kaval) 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 97.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Seethapura (Kaval) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Seethapura (Kaval) 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 Seethapura (Kaval)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Seethapura (Kaval)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Seethapura (Kaval)

Where is Seethapura (Kaval) located?

Seethapura (Kaval) village is located in Tarikere Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Seethapura (Kaval)?

The Gram Panchayat of Seethapura (Kaval) is Siddarahalli.

What is the pincode of Seethapura (Kaval)?

The pincode of Seethapura (Kaval) is 577228.

What is the population of Seethapura (Kaval)?

Seethapura (Kaval) has a total population of 543, including 248 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Seethapura (Kaval)?

There are 130 households in Seethapura (Kaval).

What is the literacy rate in Seethapura (Kaval)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seethapura (Kaval) is 50.28%. Male literacy is 52.02% and female literacy is 48.81%.