Savikeri - Hangal, Haveri

Savikeri is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Sammasagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Savikeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Savikeri is 604115. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.41 hectares and falls under the 581104 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Savikeri

According to the 2011 Census, Savikeri village had a total population of 1,756 people, including 880 males and 876 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 75.86% and female literacy at 58.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Savikeri

Savikeri 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 Savikeri

Savikeri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Savikeri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Savikeri is about 51 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 Savikeri

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

Health Facilities in Savikeri

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

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