Kerekoppa Village Overview
Kerekoppa is a village in Sirsi tehsil of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 7 km from Sirsi tehsil headquarters and around 127 km from Karwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Unchalli is the Gram Panchayat for Kerekoppa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kerekoppa 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 Kerekoppa is 603292. The village covers a geographical area of 420.74 hectares and has a pincode of 581318. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Kerekoppa
Population & Demographics of Kerekoppa
This section provides population and demographic details of Kerekoppa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 557 | 284 | 273 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 35 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 456 | 229 | 227 |
| Illiterate Population | 101 | 55 | 46 |
Key population details of Kerekoppa village are given below:
- Kerekoppa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 557, including approximately 284 males and 273 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 17 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kerekoppa village is high, with a literacy rate of about 81.87%.
- There are around 126 households in Kerekoppa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kerekoppa
Transport facilities help residents of Kerekoppa 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kerekoppa
The following villages are located close to Kerekoppa 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 Kerekoppa
- Where is Kerekoppa located?
- Kerekoppa village is located in Sirsi Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kerekoppa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kerekoppa is Unchalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kerekoppa?
- The pincode of Kerekoppa is 581318.
- What is the population of Kerekoppa?
- Kerekoppa has a total population of 557, including 284 males and 273 females.
- How many households are there in Kerekoppa?
- There are 126 households in Kerekoppa.
- What is the literacy rate in Kerekoppa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kerekoppa is 81.87%. Male literacy is 80.63% and female literacy is 83.15%.