Mukikere - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Mukikere is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kabbali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukikere is 617307. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.55 hectares and falls under the 573141 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Mukikere 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 Mukikere

According to the 2011 Census, Mukikere village had a total population of 709 people, including 338 males and 371 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.60%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 71.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukikere

Mukikere 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 Mukikere

Mukikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Mukikere is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Mukikere is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukikere

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

Health Facilities in Mukikere

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

FAQs about Mukikere