B.Shettigeri - Ponnampet, Kodagu

B.Shettigeri is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Virajpet and around 50 km from Madikeri. B. Shettigeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for B.Shettigeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of B.Shettigeri is 618052. The village covers a total geographical area of 824.64 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

B.Shettigeri 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 B.Shettigeri

As per Census 2011, B.Shettigeri village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 337 males and 308 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 452 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 151 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for B.Shettigeri are given below:

Nearby Villages of B.Shettigeri

B.Shettigeri 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 B.Shettigeri

B.Shettigeri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thalassery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to B.Shettigeri is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to B.Shettigeri 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 B.Shettigeri

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

Health Facilities in B.Shettigeri

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

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