Karikere - Challakere, Chitradurga

Karikere is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Meerasaabihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karikere is 605333. The village covers a total geographical area of 829.18 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Karikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karikere

According to the 2011 Census, Karikere village had a total population of 2,087 people, including 1,052 males and 1,035 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.22%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 609, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Karikere

Karikere 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 Karikere

Public transport in the Karikere is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Karikere is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Karikere is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karikere

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

Health Facilities in Karikere

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

FAQs about Karikere