Horakere - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Horakere is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Gubbi and around 47 km from Tumkur. Chandrashekarapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Horakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horakere is 611948. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.12 hectares and falls under the 572213 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Horakere

According to the 2011 Census, Horakere village had a total population of 700 people, including 343 males and 357 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.71%, with male literacy at 74.84% and female literacy at 53.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Horakere

Horakere 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 Horakere

Horakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Horakere is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Horakere is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Horakere

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

Health Facilities in Horakere

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

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