Manakikere - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Manakikere is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Tiptur and around 65 km from Tumkur. Manakikere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manakikere is 612006. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.27 hectares and falls under the 572201 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Manakikere

According to the 2011 Census, Manakikere village had a total population of 979 people, including 486 males and 493 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.42%, with male literacy at 89.33% and female literacy at 75.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population979486493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863650
Scheduled Castes (SC)1356669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1226260
Literate Population736402334
Illiterate Population24384159

Nearby Villages of Manakikere

Manakikere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HurulihalliWest1.30 km
ChowlihalliNorth-West1.94 km
ByadarahalliNorth-East1.99 km
KalkereSouth-East2.18 km
VirupakshipuraSouth2.44 km
HarisamudraSouth-West2.59 km
LakshmanapuraNorth-East2.61 km
HalenahalliNorth-East3.03 km
AdinayakanahalliSouth-East3.09 km
ThimmarayanahalliEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manakikere

Manakikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sree Saradanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Manakikere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Manakikere is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manakikere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Manakikere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Manakikere

Where is Manakikere located?

Manakikere village is located in Tiptur Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manakikere?

Manakikere is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Manakikere?

The pincode of Manakikere is 572201.

What is the population of Manakikere?

Manakikere had a total population of 979, including 486 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Manakikere?

Manakikere had 250 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manakikere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manakikere was 82.42%. Male literacy was 89.33% and female literacy was 75.40%.