Lokikere - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Lokikere is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Kudligi and around 80 km from Bellary. Jumbobanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokikere is 605133. The village covers a total geographical area of 1511.19 hectares and falls under the 583218 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Lokikere

According to the 2011 Census, Lokikere village had a total population of 1,978 people, including 988 males and 990 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.94%, with male literacy at 69.82% and female literacy at 47.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 633, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokikere

Lokikere 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 Lokikere

Lokikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bommagundanakere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Lokikere is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Lokikere is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokikere

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

Health Facilities in Lokikere

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

FAQs about Lokikere