Baikere Village - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Baikere is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Biradahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikere is 614877. The village covers a total geographical area of 548.39 hectares and falls under the 573127 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Baikere

As per Census 2011, Baikere village has a total population of 779 people, consisting of 409 males and 370 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baikere

Baikere 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 Baikere

Baikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Baikere is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Baikere is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baikere

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

Health Facilities in Baikere

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

FAQs about Baikere