Makheri - Karwar, Uttara Kannada

Makheri is a village situated in the Karwar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Karwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Shirwad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makheri is 602612. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.46 hectares and falls under the 581306 pincode. Karwar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Makheri

As per Census 2011, Makheri village has a total population of 1,282 people, consisting of 663 males and 619 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 993 literate and 289 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Makheri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Makheri

Makheri 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 Makheri

Makheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karwar, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwar to Makheri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makheri

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

Health Facilities in Makheri

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

FAQs about Makheri