Karekoppa village, Sorab taluk | Pincode 577428

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LGD code: 607669
Pincode: 577428
Post office: Shiralakoppa
Population: 484
Households: 108
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Sex ratio: 1025 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 296
Distance to district centre: 56 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 304 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 489 km
Nearest railway station: Balegundi · 23 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Hospital Shigga · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karekoppa compares

By population, Karekoppa ranks #130 of 306 villages in Sorab mandal.

Literacy rate

50.2%

−19.0% vs mandal average

Karekoppa: 50.2%
Sorab mandal: 69.2%
Shivamogga district: 72.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,025

+41 vs mandal average

Karekoppa: 1,025
Sorab mandal: 984

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.2 vs mandal average

Karekoppa: 4.5
Sorab mandal: 4.3

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

Karekoppa at a glance

Karekoppa is a village of 484 people in 108 households (Census 2011) in Sorab taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, the 130th-largest of 306 villages in Sorab taluk. Literacy is 50%, 19 points below the taluk average of 69% and the sex ratio is 1,025 women per 1,000 men. It lies 56 km from the Shivamogga district centre, 31 km from Masur, the nearest town, 23 km from Balegundi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577428, served by Shiralakoppa post office; the LGD village code is 607669. The nearest hospital or health centre is Hospital Shigga, 5 km away. The village votes in Sorab assembly constituency, represented by MLA Madhu Bangarappa. The population is estimated at 571 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karekoppa · this village	484	50%	—
Thavarekoppa · Sorab	264	76%	0 km N
Arekoppa · Sorab	417	54%	0 km N
Kanahalli · Sorab	652	60%	1 km E
Nadahalli · Sorab	939	73%	1 km E
Yalavalli · Sorab	858	70%	1 km E
Hunavalli · Sorab	437	85%	1 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karekoppa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
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: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SIRALKOPPA
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 75
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHITTUR
Total area (ha): 379.48
Irrigated area (ha): 82.99
Forest area (ha): 76.36

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

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Key facts — Karekoppa

LGD code: 607669
Pincode: 577428
Post office: Shiralakoppa
Population (Census 2011): 484
Population (projected 2026): 571
Households: 108
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1025
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Coordinates: 14.35910°N, 75.17116°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Shimoga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sorab
Member of Parliament: B. Y. Raghavendra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Madhu Bangarappa
Block / Mandal: Sorab

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 Shivamogga district level

Then & Now

Karekoppa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

484

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

571

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

108

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

127

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: 484Census 2011
Households: 108Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1025 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5712026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1272026 projection
Active job cards: 1,47,129MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 77,994MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
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 · Shivamogga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Shivamogga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Shivamogga 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Karekoppa

Mandal centre

Sorab · ≈ 4.1 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Shivamogga · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 56 min by car · 2 h 17 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,399 people

Masur · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru304 kmcapital
Hyderabad489 km
Chennai569 km
Mumbai579 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBalegundi23 km
Bus stopHosuru7 km
Hospital / PHCHospital Shigga5 km
ATM / bankVijaya Bank30 km
Petrol pumpShri Sadguru Auto Gas27 km
CollegeBapuji Composite PU College22 km
Police stationHanagalla Police Station46 km

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

Reported by Udayavani.

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
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Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
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What is the pincode of Karekoppa?

The pincode of Karekoppa, Sorab taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka is 577428. The post office is Shiralakoppa.

Which post office delivers to Karekoppa?

Mail for Karekoppa is delivered through Shiralakoppa post office, pincode 577428, in Sorab taluk, Shivamogga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karekoppa located?

Karekoppa is a village in Sorab taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Karekoppa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karekoppa village has a population of 484 across 108 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karekoppa in?

Karekoppa falls under the Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karekoppa in?

Karekoppa falls under the Sorab assembly constituency (AC #116) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Karekoppa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karekoppa village is 50.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Karekoppa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karekoppa village is 1025 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karekoppa?

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

How far is Karekoppa from Shivamogga district centre?

Karekoppa is approximately 56 km (straight-line) from the centre of Shivamogga district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karekoppa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karekoppa village is 607669.

Which is the nearest town to Karekoppa?

Masur (population 10,399, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 31 km from Karekoppa in a straight line.

How big is Karekoppa compared to other villages in Sorab taluk?

Karekoppa ranks 130 of 306 villages in Sorab taluk by Census 2011 population (484 residents).

How far is Karekoppa from Bengaluru?

Karekoppa is about 304 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 395 km.

How far is Karekoppa from Hyderabad?

Karekoppa is about 489 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 635 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karekoppa?

Balegundi is the nearest railway station to Karekoppa, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karekoppa?

Hosuru is the nearest bus stop to Karekoppa, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karekoppa?

Hospital Shigga is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karekoppa, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karekoppa?

Vijaya Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Karekoppa, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 39 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karekoppa?

Shri Sadguru Auto Gas is the nearest petrol pump to Karekoppa, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Karekoppa?

Karekoppa falls under Sorab assembly constituency (AC 116). The sitting MLA is Madhu Bangarappa (INC).

Who is the MP for Karekoppa?

Karekoppa is in Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is B. Y. Raghavendra (BJP).

What is the population of Karekoppa in 2026?

Karekoppa is estimated at 571 people in 2026, up about 18% from 484 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karekoppa 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; Karekoppa in Shivamogga 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)