Kortikere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kortikere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Koratikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kortikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kortikere is 607001. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.17 hectares and falls under the 577215 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kortikere 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 Kortikere

According to the 2011 Census, Kortikere village had a total population of 1,385 people, including 705 males and 680 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 85.89% and female literacy at 60.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Kortikere

Kortikere 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 Kortikere

Kortikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Kortikere is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kortikere is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kortikere

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

Health Facilities in Kortikere

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

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