Chandanakere - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Chandanakere is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Bhadravati and around 25 km from Shimoga. Yedehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandanakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandanakere is 608552. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.01 hectares and falls under the 577227 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Chandanakere

According to the 2011 Census, Chandanakere village had a total population of 846 people, including 420 males and 426 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.31%, with male literacy at 71.61% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandanakere

Chandanakere 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 Chandanakere

Chandanakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Chandanakere is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Chandanakere is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandanakere

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

Health Facilities in Chandanakere

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

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