Sulekere - Arsikere, Hassan

Sulekere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dummenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulekere is 615716. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.24 hectares and falls under the 573103 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Arsikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sulekere

As per Census 2011, Sulekere village has a total population of 985 people, consisting of 486 males and 499 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 760 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sulekere are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population985486499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884741
Scheduled Castes (SC)293146147
Literate Population760398362
Illiterate Population22588137

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HonnasettihalliSouth1.84 km
LaxmidevarahalliSouth-West1.98 km
DummenahalliNorth-East2.32 km
BandihalliWest2.52 km
PannasamudraSouth2.91 km
HarlakattaEast3.02 km
SomenahalliNorth-East3.11 km
AggundaNorth-West3.26 km
KellangereSouth-West3.29 km
SinganakereNorth3.47 km

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 Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Sulekere is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Sulekere is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sulekere

Where is Sulekere located?

Sulekere village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sulekere?

The Gram Panchayat of Sulekere is Dummenahalli.

What is the pincode of Sulekere?

The pincode of Sulekere is 573103.

What is the population of Sulekere?

Sulekere has a total population of 985, including 486 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Sulekere?

There are 225 households in Sulekere.

What is the literacy rate in Sulekere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sulekere is 77.16%. Male literacy is 81.89% and female literacy is 72.55%.