Alkere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Alkere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Kunigal and around 50 km from Tumkur. Yeleyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alkere is 612544. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.86 hectares and falls under the 572126 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Alkere

According to the 2011 Census, Alkere village had a total population of 724 people, including 368 males and 356 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.52%, with male literacy at 77.20% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Alkere

Alkere 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 Alkere

Alkere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Alkere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Alkere is about 50 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 Alkere

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

Health Facilities in Alkere

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

FAQs about Alkere