Kikkeri - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Kikkeri is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Tirthahalli and around 48 km from Shimoga. Kannangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kikkeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kikkeri is 608126. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.57 hectares and falls under the 577226 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kikkeri

As per Census 2011, Kikkeri village has a total population of 254 people, consisting of 126 males and 128 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kikkeri

Kikkeri 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 Kikkeri

Kikkeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotegangur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Kikkeri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kikkeri is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kikkeri

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

Health Facilities in Kikkeri

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

FAQs about Kikkeri