Sanikere

Sanikere is a village located in Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Challakere (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Chitradurga. As per 2009 stats, Sanikere village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sanikere unique in its vibrant Challakere-Chitradurga region. You’ll see Sanikere’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 Sanikere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sanikere is 605365. The village spans a total geographical area of 2436.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577522. Challakere is nearest town to Sanikere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sanikere 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 Challakere Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sanikere

Population of Sanikere

According to the 2011 Census, Sanikere has a total population of about 2,677, with approximately 1,372 males and 1,305 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 260 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 418 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 885. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.47%, with male literacy at about 67.93% and female literacy near 58.77%. There are around 598 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sanikere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sanikere

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

Nearby Villages of Sanikere

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanikere