Thakeri - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Thakeri is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kirgandur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakeri is 617929. The village covers a total geographical area of 1473.06 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Thakeri 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 Thakeri

According to the 2011 Census, Thakeri village had a total population of 1,467 people, including 720 males and 747 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.39%, with male literacy at 94.90% and female literacy at 84.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Thakeri

Thakeri 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 Thakeri

Thakeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shrivagilu, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Thakeri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Thakeri is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakeri

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

Health Facilities in Thakeri

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

FAQs about Thakeri