Kandikere - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Kandikere is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 72 km from Tumkur. Kandikere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandikere is 610154. The village covers a total geographical area of 1040.84 hectares and falls under the 572228 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kandikere

As per Census 2011, Kandikere village has a total population of 2,785 people, consisting of 1,375 males and 1,410 females. The village has 752 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,012 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandikere

Kandikere 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 Kandikere

Kandikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kardi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Kandikere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kandikere is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandikere

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

Health Facilities in Kandikere

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

FAQs about Kandikere