Kikkeri Village - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Kikkeri is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Kikkeri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kikkeri is 613399. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.91 hectares and falls under the 571423 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kikkeri

As per Census 2011, Kikkeri village has a total population of 4,108 people, consisting of 2,050 males and 2,058 females. The village has 1,049 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 418 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,103 literate and 1,005 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 4,108 2,050 2,058
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 418 205 213
Scheduled Castes (SC) 209 113 96
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 29 15 14
Literate Population 3,103 1,684 1,419
Illiterate Population 1,005 366 639

Nearby Villages of Kikkeri

Kikkeri 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BoovanahalliNorth-East1.15 km
DorenahalliSouth1.87 km
Kikkeri AmanikereSouth-East1.89 km
MariyanahosurWest1.89 km
VaddarahalliNorth1.95 km
SollepuraEast2.19 km
MadahalliNorth-East2.37 km
KodimaranahalliSouth-East2.62 km
AnkanahalliNorth2.84 km
ChujjalakyathanahalliSouth-West3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kikkeri

Kikkeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Kikkeri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Kikkeri is about 65 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 Kikkeri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kikkeri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kikkeri

Where is Kikkeri located?

Kikkeri village is located in Krishnarajpet Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kikkeri?

Kikkeri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kikkeri?

The pincode of Kikkeri is 571423.

What is the population of Kikkeri?

Kikkeri has a total population of 4,108, including 2,050 males and 2,058 females.

How many households are there in Kikkeri?

There are 1,049 households in Kikkeri.

What is the literacy rate in Kikkeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kikkeri is 75.54%. Male literacy is 82.15% and female literacy is 68.95%.