Amtekoppa - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Amtekoppa is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Shikarpur and around 59 km from Shimoga. Amatekoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amtekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amtekoppa is 607763. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.5 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Amtekoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Amtekoppa village had a total population of 1,222 people, including 619 males and 603 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.43%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Amtekoppa

Amtekoppa 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 Amtekoppa

Amtekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Amtekoppa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Amtekoppa is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amtekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Amtekoppa

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

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