Karekura - Shrirangapattana, Mandya

Karekura is a village situated in the Shrirangapattana taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srirangapatna and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Hosahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karekura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karekura is 614283. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.84 hectares and falls under the 571606 pincode. Srirangapattana is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Karekura

According to the 2011 Census, Karekura village had a total population of 721 people, including 358 males and 363 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.76%, with male literacy at 71.30% and female literacy at 52.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Karekura

Karekura 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 Karekura

Karekura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pallahalli Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srirangapattana to Karekura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Karekura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karekura

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

Health Facilities in Karekura

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

FAQs about Karekura