Halekote Village Overview
Halekote is a village in Mudigere tehsil of Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. It lies about 5 km from Mudigere tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Chikmagalur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bidarahalli is the Gram Panchayat for Halekote village.
The sections below provide essential information about Halekote village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Halekote is 609954. The village covers a geographical area of 782.87 hectares and has a pincode of 577132. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Halekote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Mudigere Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Halekote
Population & Demographics of Halekote
This section provides population and demographic details of Halekote village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,543 | 712 | 831 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 140 | 59 | 81 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 524 | 233 | 291 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 215 | 111 | 104 |
| Literate Population | 1,061 | 543 | 518 |
| Illiterate Population | 482 | 169 | 313 |
Key population details of Halekote village are given below:
- Halekote village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,543, including approximately 712 males and 831 females, with a sex ratio of 1167 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 524 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 215 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Halekote village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.76%.
- There are around 377 households in Halekote village.
Transport & Connectivity of Halekote
Transport facilities help residents of Halekote village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Halekote
The following villages are located close to Halekote and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Halekote
- Where is Halekote located?
- Halekote village is located in Mudigere Taluka, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Halekote?
- The Gram Panchayat of Halekote is Bidarahalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Halekote?
- The pincode of Halekote is 577132.
- What is the population of Halekote?
- Halekote has a total population of 1,543, including 712 males and 831 females.
- How many households are there in Halekote?
- There are 377 households in Halekote.
- What is the literacy rate in Halekote?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Halekote is 68.76%. Male literacy is 76.26% and female literacy is 62.33%.