Kanchikeri Village Overview
Kanchikeri is a village in Harapanahalli tehsil of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It lies about 22 km from Harapanahalli tehsil headquarters and around 19 km from Davanagere district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kanchikeri village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kanchikeri village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchikeri is 606362. The village covers a geographical area of 3423.46 hectares and has a pincode of 583125. Davangere is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Kanchikeri
Population & Demographics of Kanchikeri
This section provides population and demographic details of Kanchikeri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,801 | 3,015 | 2,786 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 662 | 337 | 325 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,345 | 716 | 629 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 918 | 466 | 452 |
| Literate Population | 3,162 | 1,869 | 1,293 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,639 | 1,146 | 1,493 |
Key population details of Kanchikeri village are given below:
- Kanchikeri village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 5,801, including approximately 3,015 males and 2,786 females, with a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,345 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 918 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kanchikeri village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 54.51%.
- There are around 1,198 households in Kanchikeri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kanchikeri
Transport facilities help residents of Kanchikeri village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanchikeri
The following villages are located close to Kanchikeri and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanchikeri
- Where is Kanchikeri located?
- Kanchikeri village is located in Harapanahalli Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanchikeri?
- Kanchikeri is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kanchikeri?
- The pincode of Kanchikeri is 583125.
- What is the population of Kanchikeri?
- Kanchikeri has a total population of 5,801, including 3,015 males and 2,786 females.
- How many households are there in Kanchikeri?
- There are 1,198 households in Kanchikeri.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanchikeri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchikeri is 54.51%. Male literacy is 61.99% and female literacy is 46.41%.