Hudikeri - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Hudikeri is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Virajpet and around 68 km from Madikeri. Hudikeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hudikeri is 618063. The village covers a total geographical area of 1361.95 hectares and falls under the 571249 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Hudikeri 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 Hudikeri

According to the 2011 Census, Hudikeri village had a total population of 2,063 people, including 1,018 males and 1,045 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.64%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 77.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Hudikeri

Hudikeri 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 Hudikeri

Hudikeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Hudikeri is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Hudikeri is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hudikeri

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

Health Facilities in Hudikeri

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

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