Kerekoppa - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kerekoppa is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Sagar and around 80 km from Shimoga. Bhimanakone serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerekoppa is 607234. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.47 hectares and falls under the 577417 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kerekoppa

As per Census 2011, Kerekoppa village has a total population of 881 people, consisting of 426 males and 455 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 707 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kerekoppa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kerekoppa

Kerekoppa 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 Kerekoppa

Kerekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Kerekoppa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kerekoppa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Kerekoppa

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

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