Kanikere village, Chamarajanagar taluk | Pincode 571313

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LGD code: 619774
Pincode: 571313
Post office: Chamarajanagara
Population: 97
Households: 19
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 39

Census 2011 · in context

How Kanikere compares

By population, Kanikere ranks #155 of 186 villages in Chamarajanagar mandal.

Literacy rate

45.4%

−5.2% vs mandal average

Kanikere: 45.4%
Chamarajanagar mandal: 50.6%
Chamarajanagara district: 55.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

865

−138 vs mandal average

Kanikere: 865
Chamarajanagar mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

5.1

+1.0 vs mandal average

Kanikere: 5.1
Chamarajanagar mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kanikere at a glance

Kanikere is a village of 97 people in 19 households (Census 2011) in Chamarajanagar taluk, Chamarajanagara district, Karnataka, the 155th-largest of 186 villages in Chamarajanagar taluk. Literacy is 45%, 5 points below the taluk average of 51% and the sex ratio is 865 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 571313, served by Chamarajanagara post office; the LGD village code is 619774. The village votes in T. Narasipur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. H C Mahadevappa. The population is estimated at 114 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kanikere · this village	97	45%	—
Hebbasur · Chamarajanagar	5,351	54%	—
Ayyanapura · Chamarajanagar	599	55%	—
Malledevanahalli · Chamarajanagar	353	34%	—
Devarajapura · Chamarajanagar	78	53%	—
Karadihalla · Chamarajanagar	70	44%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kanikere

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHAMARAJANAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HEBBASUR
Total area (ha): 98.24
Irrigated area (ha): 84.01
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kanikere

LGD code: 619774
Pincode: 571313
Post office: Chamarajanagara
Population (Census 2011): 97
Population (projected 2026): 114
Households: 19
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 865
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Chamarajanagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: T. Narasipur
Member of Parliament: Sunil Bose
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. H C Mahadevappa
Block / Mandal: Chamarajanagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chamarajanagara district level

Then & Now

Kanikere — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

114

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+15.8%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 97Census 2011
Households: 19Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1142026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 222026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chamarajanagara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chamarajanagara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chamarajanagara district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Chamarajanagar mandal

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Notable places near Kanikere · Chamarajanagara district area

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Religion

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Temple
Veeranjaneya Temple
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital
📍 43.8 km awayOSM
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Lead story

September 2026

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls

Reported by The Economic Times.

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Sep

newsSTATE

Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Reported by The Siasat Daily.

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News from Chamarajanagara & Karnataka

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Karnataka govt begins relocation of 11k seized vehicles to Bengaluru outskirts
The Times of India22h ago
Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls
The Economic Timesyesterday
Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily3 days ago
Karnataka property row turns deadly: Ex-soldier, daughter hacked to death in gram panchayat office
India Today3 days ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express3 days ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani5 days ago

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People often ask about Kanikere

What is the pincode of Kanikere?

The pincode of Kanikere, Chamarajanagar taluk, Chamarajanagara district, Karnataka is 571313. The post office is Chamarajanagara.

Which post office delivers to Kanikere?

Mail for Kanikere is delivered through Chamarajanagara post office, pincode 571313, in Chamarajanagar taluk, Chamarajanagara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kanikere located?

Kanikere is a village in Chamarajanagar taluk of Chamarajanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Kanikere as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanikere village has a population of 97 across 19 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kanikere in?

Kanikere falls under the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kanikere in?

Kanikere falls under the T. Narasipur assembly constituency (AC #220) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Kanikere?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kanikere village is 45.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Kanikere?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kanikere village is 865 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kanikere?

The nearest health facility to Kanikere is Government Hospital (~43.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kanikere?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kanikere, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kanikere?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kanikere village is 619774.

How big is Kanikere compared to other villages in Chamarajanagar taluk?

Kanikere ranks 155 of 186 villages in Chamarajanagar taluk by Census 2011 population (97 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kanikere?

Kanikere falls under T. Narasipur assembly constituency (AC 220). The sitting MLA is Dr. H C Mahadevappa (INC).

Who is the MP for Kanikere?

Kanikere is in Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sunil Bose (INC).

What is the population of Kanikere in 2026?

Kanikere is estimated at 114 people in 2026, up about 18% from 97 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kanikere in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Kanikere in Chamarajanagara district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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