Kirikodli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Kirikodli 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 70 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kodlipet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirikodli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirikodli is 617865. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.89 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kirikodli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kirikodli

According to the 2011 Census, Kirikodli village had a total population of 1,038 people, including 530 males and 508 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.57%, with male literacy at 91.19% and female literacy at 81.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirikodli

Kirikodli 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 Kirikodli

Public transport in the Kirikodli 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 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kirikodli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kirikodli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirikodli

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

Health Facilities in Kirikodli

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

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