Mannekote - Challakere, Chitradurga

Mannekote is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Mannekote village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mannekote is 605288. The village covers a total geographical area of 2672.33 hectares and falls under the 577543 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mannekote

According to the 2011 Census, Mannekote village had a total population of 5,392 people, including 2,730 males and 2,662 females, living in 1,084 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.23%, with male literacy at 76.32% and female literacy at 59.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,126.

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

Nearby Villages of Mannekote

Mannekote 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 Mannekote

Mannekote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Mannekote is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Mannekote is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mannekote

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

Health Facilities in Mannekote

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

FAQs about Mannekote