Shettikere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Shettikere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kunigal and around 52 km from Tumkur. Baagenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shettikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shettikere is 612510. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.95 hectares and falls under the 572120 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shettikere 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 Shettikere

As per Census 2011, Shettikere village has a total population of 946 people, consisting of 484 males and 462 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 536 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shettikere

Shettikere 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 Shettikere

Shettikere 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 Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Shettikere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Shettikere is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shettikere

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

Health Facilities in Shettikere

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

FAQs about Shettikere