Meenakeri - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Meenakeri is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Kudligi and around 80 km from Bellary. Huralihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meenakeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meenakeri is 605110. The village covers a total geographical area of 1590.9 hectares and falls under the 583126 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Meenakeri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Meenakeri

As per Census 2011, Meenakeri village has a total population of 1,718 people, consisting of 855 males and 863 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,141 literate and 577 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,145 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Meenakeri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Meenakeri

Meenakeri 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 Meenakeri

Meenakeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nethranahalli H, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Meenakeri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Meenakeri 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 Meenakeri

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

Health Facilities in Meenakeri

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

FAQs about Meenakeri