Mekerahalli Village Overview
Mekerahalli is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 6 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 57 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bhuvanahalli is the Gram Panchayat for Mekerahalli village.
The sections below provide essential information about Mekerahalli village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mekerahalli is 610391. The village covers a geographical area of 50.94 hectares and has a pincode of 572137. Sira is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Mekerahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Sira Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Mekerahalli
Population & Demographics of Mekerahalli
This section provides population and demographic details of Mekerahalli village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 796 | 417 | 379 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 47 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 203 | 106 | 97 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 169 | 95 | 74 |
| Literate Population | 507 | 302 | 205 |
| Illiterate Population | 289 | 115 | 174 |
Key population details of Mekerahalli village are given below:
- Mekerahalli village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 796, including approximately 417 males and 379 females, with a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 203 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 169 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Mekerahalli village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.69%.
- There are around 194 households in Mekerahalli village.
Transport & Connectivity of Mekerahalli
Transport facilities help residents of Mekerahalli village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Mekerahalli
The following villages are located close to Mekerahalli and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mekerahalli
- Where is Mekerahalli located?
- Mekerahalli village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Mekerahalli?
- The Gram Panchayat of Mekerahalli is Bhuvanahalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Mekerahalli?
- The pincode of Mekerahalli is 572137.
- What is the population of Mekerahalli?
- Mekerahalli has a total population of 796, including 417 males and 379 females.
- How many households are there in Mekerahalli?
- There are 194 households in Mekerahalli.
- What is the literacy rate in Mekerahalli?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mekerahalli is 63.69%. Male literacy is 72.42% and female literacy is 54.09%.