Karekere

Karekere is a village located in Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Channarayapatna (tehsildar office) and 59km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Jambur is the gram panchayat of Karekere village.

Karekere has its own place in the vibrant Hassan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Karekere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karekere is 617266. The village spans a total geographical area of 54.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573131. Channarayapatna is nearest town to Karekere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karekere village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shravanabelagola Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Karekere

Below is a concise population overview of Karekere as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 381 191 190
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 30 15 15
Scheduled Castes (SC) 115 54 61
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 240 138 102
Illiterate Population 141 53 88

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karekere village:

  • The total population of Karekere village is around 381, including approximately 191 males and 190 females, with a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 30 children aged 0–6 years in Karekere village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karekere village has 115 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Karekere village is about 62.99%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 53.68%.
  • There are around 95 households in Karekere village.

Connectivity of Karekere

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karekere. As per the 2011 stats, Karekere had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Karekere

Knowing the nearby villages of Karekere helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karekere.

Athihalli Kaggere M Honnenahalli Bananakere Hebbalalu Muddanahalli Samudravalli Nuggehalli M Dasapura Hoovinahalli A Belaguli

Frequently Asked Questions about Karekere

Where is Karekere located?
Karekere village is situated in Channarayapatna Taluka, within the Hassan district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karekere?
The Gram Panchayat of Karekere is Jambur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Karekere?
The pincode of Karekere is 573131, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karekere as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karekere is 381, with 191 males and 190 females.
How many households are there in Karekere as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karekere village has a total of 95 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karekere as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karekere is 62.99%. The male literacy rate is 72.25%, while the female literacy rate is 53.68%.