Thuvekere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Thuvekere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Kunigal and around 54 km from Tumkur. Nademavinapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thuvekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thuvekere is 612461. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.76 hectares and falls under the 572134 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Thuvekere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Thuvekere

According to the 2011 Census, Thuvekere village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 846 males and 818 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.34%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 75.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Thuvekere

Thuvekere 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 Thuvekere

Thuvekere 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 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Thuvekere is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Thuvekere is about 54 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 Thuvekere

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

Health Facilities in Thuvekere

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

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