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

According to the 2011 Census, B.Shettigeri village had a total population of 645 people, including 337 males and 308 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.84%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

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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