Kere

Kere is a village located in Sringeri taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Sringeri (tehsildar office) and 113km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Kere village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kere unique in its vibrant Sringeri-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Kere’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kere is 608934. The village spans a total geographical area of 1696.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577139. Sringeri is nearest town to Kere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kere village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kere

Population of Kere

According to the 2011 Census, Kere has a total population of about 296, with approximately 144 males and 152 females. The sex ratio is around 1055 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.24%, with male literacy at about 73.61% and female literacy near 63.16%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kere

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kere. As per the 2011 stats, Kere had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kere

Knowing the nearby villages of Kere helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kere.

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