Hallikere - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Hallikere is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhadravati and around 25 km from Shimoga. Baranduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hallikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hallikere is 608628. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.69 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Hallikere

According to the 2011 Census, Hallikere village had a total population of 1,872 people, including 907 males and 965 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.68%, with male literacy at 86.13% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Hallikere

Hallikere 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 Hallikere

Hallikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Hallikere is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hallikere 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 Hallikere

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

Health Facilities in Hallikere

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

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