Ashikeri - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Ashikeri is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Manki C (chithara) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashikeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashikeri is 603778. The village covers a total geographical area of 695.29 hectares and falls under the 581348 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ashikeri

According to the 2011 Census, Ashikeri village had a total population of 238 people, including 119 males and 119 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.86%, with male literacy at 70.87% and female literacy at 56.57%.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashikeri

Ashikeri 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 Ashikeri

Ashikeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Ashikeri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Ashikeri is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashikeri

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

Health Facilities in Ashikeri

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

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