Karakuchi Village Overview
Karakuchi is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 19 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 34 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hanagere is the Gram Panchayat for Karakuchi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Karakuchi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karakuchi is 608113. The village covers a geographical area of 883.21 hectares and has a pincode of 577211. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Karakuchi
Population & Demographics of Karakuchi
This section provides population and demographic details of Karakuchi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 159 | 73 | 86 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 122 | 60 | 62 |
| Illiterate Population | 37 | 13 | 24 |
Key population details of Karakuchi village are given below:
- Karakuchi village is a very small village with a total population of around 159, including approximately 73 males and 86 females, with a sex ratio of 1178 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Karakuchi village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.73%.
- There are around 34 households in Karakuchi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Karakuchi
Transport facilities help residents of Karakuchi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karakuchi
The following villages are located close to Karakuchi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karakuchi
- Where is Karakuchi located?
- Karakuchi village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karakuchi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Karakuchi is Hanagere (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Karakuchi?
- The pincode of Karakuchi is 577211.
- What is the population of Karakuchi?
- Karakuchi has a total population of 159, including 73 males and 86 females.
- How many households are there in Karakuchi?
- There are 34 households in Karakuchi.
- What is the literacy rate in Karakuchi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karakuchi is 76.73%. Male literacy is 82.19% and female literacy is 72.09%.