Kanike

Block / Taluka Sagar
District Shimoga
State Karnataka

About Kanike

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kanike village is 607319. Kanike village is located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Koluru is the gram panchayat of Kanike village.

The total geographical area of village is 238.02 hectares. Kanike has a total population of 163 peoples, out of which male population is 83 while female population is 80. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 963 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kanike village is 63.80% out of which 69.88% males and 57.50% females are literate. There are about 28 houses in kanike village. Pincode of kanike village locality is 577417.

When it comes to administration, Kanike village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kanike village comes under Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency. Sagar is nearest town to kanike village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Kanike

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 163 83 80
Literate Population 104 58 46
Illiterate Population 59 25 34

Connectivity of Kanike

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kanike

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanike

Where is Kanike located?

Kanike village is situated in Sagar Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanike?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanike is Koluru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kanike?

The pincode of Kanike is 577417, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kanike as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanike is 163, with 83 males and 80 females.

How many households are there in Kanike as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanike village has a total of 28 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanike as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanike is 63.80%. The male literacy rate is 69.88%, while the female literacy rate is 57.50%.