Seekal - Manvi, Raichur

Seekal is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Sadapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Seekal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seekal is 601008. The village covers a total geographical area of 644.98 hectares and falls under the 584118 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Seekal

According to the 2011 Census, Seekal village had a total population of 992 people, including 483 males and 509 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.71%, with male literacy at 58.16% and female literacy at 39.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Seekal

Seekal 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 Seekal

Seekal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Matmari, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Seekal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Seekal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Seekal

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

Health Facilities in Seekal

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

FAQs about Seekal