Urkeri

Urkeri is a village located in Kumta taluka of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kumta (tehsildar office) and 74km away from district headquarter Karwar. As per 2009 stats, Walgalli is the gram panchayat of Urkeri village.

Urkeri has its own place in the vibrant Uttara Kannada region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Urkeri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Urkeri is 603491. The village spans a total geographical area of 292.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 581332. Kumta is nearest town to Urkeri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Urkeri

Below is a concise population overview of Urkeri as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 877 428 449
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 74 33 41
Scheduled Castes (SC) 152 71 81
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 717 371 346
Illiterate Population 160 57 103

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Urkeri village:

  • The total population of Urkeri village is around 877, including approximately 428 males and 449 females, with a sex ratio of 1049 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 74 children aged 0–6 years in Urkeri village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Urkeri village has 152 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Urkeri village is about 81.76%, with male literacy at 86.68% and female literacy at 77.06%.
  • There are around 205 households in Urkeri village.

Connectivity of Urkeri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Urkeri. As per the 2011 stats, Urkeri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Urkeri

Knowing the nearby villages of Urkeri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Urkeri.

Math Devagiri Horbhag Holegadde Harnir Valgalli Kalkeri Harodi Konalli Kujalli Hegle

Frequently Asked Questions about Urkeri

Where is Urkeri located?
Urkeri village is situated in Kumta Taluka, within the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Urkeri?
The Gram Panchayat of Urkeri is Walgalli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Urkeri?
The pincode of Urkeri is 581332, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Urkeri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Urkeri is 877, with 428 males and 449 females.
How many households are there in Urkeri as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Urkeri village has a total of 205 households.
What is the literacy rate in Urkeri as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Urkeri is 81.76%. The male literacy rate is 86.68%, while the female literacy rate is 77.06%.