Karkikere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Karkikere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Tavarekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkikere is 607125. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.14 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Karkikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Channagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karkikere

As per Census 2011, Karkikere village has a total population of 5 people, consisting of 2 males and 3 females. The village has 1 households and a sex ratio of 1,500 females per 1,000 males. The village has 4 literate and 1 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karkikere are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karkikere

Karkikere 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 Karkikere

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karkikere. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Karkikere is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Karkikere is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkikere

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

Health Facilities in Karkikere

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

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