Matakere - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Matakere is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Heggadadevankote and around 44 km from Mysore. Hyrige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matakere is 618881. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.89 hectares and falls under the 571114 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Matakere

According to the 2011 Census, Matakere village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 854 males and 843 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 75.79% and female literacy at 64.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Matakere

Matakere 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 Matakere

Public transport in the Matakere is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Matakere is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Matakere is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matakere

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

Health Facilities in Matakere

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

FAQs about Matakere