Karkihalli Village - Devadurga, Raichur

Karkihalli is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Koppar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkihalli is 600595. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.96 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Karkihalli

As per Census 2011, Karkihalli village has a total population of 949 people, consisting of 464 males and 485 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 676 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkihalli

Karkihalli 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 Karkihalli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karkihalli. The nearest railway station is Lingiri, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Karkihalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Karkihalli is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkihalli

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

Health Facilities in Karkihalli

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

FAQs about Karkihalli