Metikere - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Metikere is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Jinnenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Metikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metikere is 617335. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.91 hectares and falls under the 573124 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Metikere

According to the 2011 Census, Metikere village had a total population of 320 people, including 160 males and 160 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.32%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 59.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Metikere

Metikere 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 Metikere

Metikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Metikere is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Metikere is about 53 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 Metikere

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

Health Facilities in Metikere

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

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