Sulekere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Sulekere 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 42 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kerebilachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulekere is 606971. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.96 hectares and falls under the 577218 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sulekere 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 Sulekere

According to the 2011 Census, Sulekere village had a total population of 338 people, including 184 males and 154 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 90.75% and female literacy at 73.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulekere

Sulekere 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 Sulekere

Sulekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Sulekere is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Sulekere is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulekere

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

Health Facilities in Sulekere

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

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