Elekere - Pandavapura, Mandya

Elekere is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Haravoo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elekere is 614211. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.59 hectares and falls under the 571427 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Elekere

According to the 2011 Census, Elekere village had a total population of 1,790 people, including 882 males and 908 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.94%, with male literacy at 76.16% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Elekere

Elekere 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 Elekere

Elekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandavapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Elekere is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Elekere is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elekere

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

Health Facilities in Elekere

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

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