Sulekere - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Sulekere is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Turuvekere and around 74 km from Tumkur. Kodigehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulekere is 612247. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.94 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sulekere 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 Sulekere

According to the 2011 Census, Sulekere village had a total population of 827 people, including 397 males and 430 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.70%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 72.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulekere

Sulekere 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 Sulekere

Sulekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Sulekere is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sulekere is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulekere

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

Health Facilities in Sulekere

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

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