Kolkere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kolkere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Nallihankalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolkere is 607124. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kolkere 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 Kolkere

As per Census 2011, Kolkere village has a total population of 182 people, consisting of 94 males and 88 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolkere

Kolkere 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 Kolkere

Kolkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Kolkere is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kolkere 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 Kolkere

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

Health Facilities in Kolkere

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

FAQs about Kolkere