Mulkeri - Shiggaon, Haveri

Mulkeri is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Konanakeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mulkeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulkeri is 603908. The village covers a total geographical area of 743.58 hectares and falls under the 581203 pincode. Mundgod is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mulkeri

According to the 2011 Census, Mulkeri village had a total population of 1,060 people, including 547 males and 513 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.78%, with male literacy at 81.13% and female literacy at 64.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Mulkeri

Mulkeri 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 Mulkeri

Mulkeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundgod to Mulkeri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Mulkeri is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mulkeri

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

Health Facilities in Mulkeri

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

FAQs about Mulkeri