Kortikere - Jagalur, Davanagere

Kortikere is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Guttidurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kortikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kortikere is 606480. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.36 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kortikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagalur 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 828 people, including 437 males and 391 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.89%, with male literacy at 75.13% and female literacy at 57.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haliyuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Kortikere is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kortikere is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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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