Masanikere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Masanikere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Tavarekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masanikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masanikere is 607126. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.95 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Masanikere 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 Masanikere

According to the 2011 Census, Masanikere village had a total population of 707 people, including 376 males and 331 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.86%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 70.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Masanikere

Masanikere 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 Masanikere

Public transport in the Masanikere is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Masanikere is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Masanikere 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 Masanikere

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

Health Facilities in Masanikere

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

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