Keeranakere Village Overview
Keeranakere is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 16 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 86 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salgadi is the Gram Panchayat for Keeranakere village.
The sections below provide essential information about Keeranakere 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 Keeranakere is 608268. The village covers a geographical area of 446.13 hectares and has a pincode of 577415. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Keeranakere
Population & Demographics of Keeranakere
This section provides population and demographic details of Keeranakere village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 271 | 131 | 140 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 22 | 7 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 211 | 114 | 97 |
| Illiterate Population | 60 | 17 | 43 |
Key population details of Keeranakere village are given below:
- Keeranakere village is a small village with a total population of around 271, including approximately 131 males and 140 females, with a sex ratio of 1068 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 22 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 8 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Keeranakere village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.86%.
- There are around 73 households in Keeranakere village.
Transport & Connectivity of Keeranakere
Transport facilities help residents of Keeranakere 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 Keeranakere
The following villages are located close to Keeranakere 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 Keeranakere
- Where is Keeranakere located?
- Keeranakere village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Keeranakere?
- The Gram Panchayat of Keeranakere is Salgadi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Keeranakere?
- The pincode of Keeranakere is 577415.
- What is the population of Keeranakere?
- Keeranakere has a total population of 271, including 131 males and 140 females.
- How many households are there in Keeranakere?
- There are 73 households in Keeranakere.
- What is the literacy rate in Keeranakere?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keeranakere is 77.86%. Male literacy is 87.02% and female literacy is 69.29%.