Melin Onikeri - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Melin Onikeri is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Malina Onikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melin Onikeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melin Onikeri is 603136. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.92 hectares and falls under the 581402 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Melin Onikeri

According to the 2011 Census, Melin Onikeri village had a total population of 536 people, including 262 males and 274 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.94%, with male literacy at 90.65% and female literacy at 81.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Melin Onikeri

Melin Onikeri 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 Melin Onikeri

Melin Onikeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gokarna Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Melin Onikeri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Melin Onikeri is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melin Onikeri

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

Health Facilities in Melin Onikeri

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

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