Karekatte Village Overview
Karekatte is a village in Channagiri tehsil of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It lies about 23 km from Channagiri tehsil headquarters and around 32 km from Davanagere district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karekatte village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Karekatte 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 Karekatte is 606977. The village covers a geographical area of 564.35 hectares and has a pincode of 577544. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Karekatte 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 Channagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Karekatte
Population & Demographics of Karekatte
This section provides population and demographic details of Karekatte village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,572 | 2,331 | 2,241 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 573 | 305 | 268 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,498 | 738 | 760 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 141 | 85 | 56 |
| Literate Population | 2,385 | 1,296 | 1,089 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,187 | 1,035 | 1,152 |
Key population details of Karekatte village are given below:
- Karekatte village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,572, including approximately 2,331 males and 2,241 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,498 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 141 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Karekatte village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.17%.
- There are around 928 households in Karekatte village.
Transport & Connectivity of Karekatte
Transport facilities help residents of Karekatte 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 Karekatte
The following villages are located close to Karekatte 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 Karekatte
- Where is Karekatte located?
- Karekatte village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karekatte?
- Karekatte is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Karekatte?
- The pincode of Karekatte is 577544.
- What is the population of Karekatte?
- Karekatte has a total population of 4,572, including 2,331 males and 2,241 females.
- How many households are there in Karekatte?
- There are 928 households in Karekatte.
- What is the literacy rate in Karekatte?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karekatte is 52.17%. Male literacy is 55.60% and female literacy is 48.59%.