Karike - Madikeri, Kodagu

Karike is a village situated in the Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Madikeri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Karike village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karike is 617793. The village covers a total geographical area of 6954.7 hectares and falls under the 571247 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karike

According to the 2011 Census, Karike village had a total population of 4,301 people, including 2,134 males and 2,167 females, living in 1,031 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.86%, with male literacy at 88.09% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,067, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 768.

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

Nearby Villages of Karike

Karike 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 Karike

Karike is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yedamangala, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Karike is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Karike 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 Karike

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

Health Facilities in Karike

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

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