Honnekodi - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Honnekodi is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Besur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Honnekodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Honnekodi is 617874. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.41 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Honnekodi

As per Census 2011, Honnekodi village has a total population of 298 people, consisting of 144 males and 154 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Honnekodi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population298144154
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21129
Scheduled Castes (SC)633330
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population222112110
Illiterate Population763244

Nearby Villages of Honnekodi

Honnekodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KattepuraNorth-East1.37 km
KerekeriWest1.72 km
NiluvagiluSouth-East1.99 km
NeergundaNorth-West2.13 km
Ist KudlurSouth-West2.26 km
BharathurNorth2.82 km
DoddabandaraSouth2.86 km
KattehosurNorth-East2.90 km
KoragalluSouth-West2.95 km
MadalapuraSouth3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Honnekodi

Public transport in the Honnekodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Honnekodi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Honnekodi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Honnekodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Honnekodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Honnekodi

Where is Honnekodi located?

Honnekodi village is located in Somvarpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Honnekodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Honnekodi is Besur.

What is the pincode of Honnekodi?

The pincode of Honnekodi is 571231.

What is the population of Honnekodi?

Honnekodi has a total population of 298, including 144 males and 154 females.

How many households are there in Honnekodi?

There are 89 households in Honnekodi.

What is the literacy rate in Honnekodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Honnekodi is 74.50%. Male literacy is 77.78% and female literacy is 71.43%.