Kerodi - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kerodi is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Yeslur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerodi is 615026. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.54 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kerodi 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 Kerodi

As per Census 2011, Kerodi village has a total population of 761 people, consisting of 369 males and 392 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerodi

Kerodi 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 Kerodi

Kerodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kerodi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kerodi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerodi

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

Health Facilities in Kerodi

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

FAQs about Kerodi