Kolikeri - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Kolikeri is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kannigeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolikeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolikeri is 602947. The village covers a total geographical area of 1047.12 hectares and falls under the 581359 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kolikeri

According to the 2011 Census, Kolikeri village had a total population of 824 people, including 405 males and 419 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.86%, with male literacy at 74.10% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolikeri

Kolikeri 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 Kolikeri

Kolikeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Kolikeri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kolikeri is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolikeri

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

Health Facilities in Kolikeri

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

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