Lukkeri - Kumta, Uttara Kannada

Lukkeri is a village situated in the Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumta and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hegde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lukkeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lukkeri is 603451. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.09 hectares and falls under the 581330 pincode. Kumta is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Lukkeri

According to the 2011 Census, Lukkeri village had a total population of 2,057 people, including 1,072 males and 985 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.94%, with male literacy at 94.03% and female literacy at 79.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Lukkeri

Lukkeri 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 Lukkeri

Lukkeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumta to Lukkeri is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Lukkeri is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lukkeri

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

Health Facilities in Lukkeri

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

FAQs about Lukkeri