Mootikere - Arsikere, Hassan

Mootikere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Rangapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mootikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mootikere is 615758. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.51 hectares and falls under the 573162 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Mootikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arsikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mootikere

According to the 2011 Census, Mootikere village had a total population of 281 people, including 154 males and 127 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.31%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 65.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Mootikere

Mootikere 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 Mootikere

Mootikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bageshapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Mootikere is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Mootikere is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mootikere

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

Health Facilities in Mootikere

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

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