Thekkuru village, Sorab taluk | Pincode 577429

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LGD code: 607459
Pincode: 577429
Post office: Sorab
Population: 428
Households: 102
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Sex ratio: 937 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 283
Distance to district centre: 76 km
Distance to mandal centre: 113 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 257 km
Distance to Chennai: 544 km
Nearest railway station: Udupi · 53 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sharada Dhanvantari Charitable Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Thekkuru compares

By population, Thekkuru ranks #147 of 306 villages in Sorab mandal.

Literacy rate

71.7%

+2.5% vs mandal average

Thekkuru: 71.7%
Sorab mandal: 69.2%
Shivamogga district: 72.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

937

−47 vs mandal average

Thekkuru: 937
Sorab mandal: 984

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Thekkuru: 4.2
Sorab mandal: 4.3

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

Thekkuru at a glance

Thekkuru is a village of 428 people in 102 households (Census 2011) in Sorab taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, the 147th-largest of 306 villages in Sorab taluk. Literacy is 72%, 3 points above the taluk average of 69% and the sex ratio is 937 women per 1,000 men. It lies 76 km from the Shivamogga district centre, 20 km from Kalasa, the nearest town, 53 km from Udupi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577429, served by Sorab post office; the LGD village code is 607459. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sharada Dhanvantari Charitable Hospital, 6 km away. The village votes in Sorab assembly constituency, represented by MLA Madhu Bangarappa. The population is estimated at 505 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Thekkuru · this village	428	72%	—
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Masige · Sringeri	888	84%	6.6 km NE
Agalagandi · Koppa	918	77%	8.4 km E
Huligaradi · Koppa	486	85%	9 km E
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Thekkuru

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SORAB
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 108
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): THAVANANDI
Total area (ha): 548.04
Irrigated area (ha): 46.35
Forest area (ha): 136.78

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

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Key facts — Thekkuru

LGD code: 607459
Pincode: 577429
Post office: Sorab
Population (Census 2011): 428
Population (projected 2026): 505
Households: 102
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 937
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Coordinates: 13.37935°N, 75.25716°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

Thekkuru — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

428

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

505

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

120

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: 428Census 2011
Households: 102Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 937 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5052026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1202026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Thekkuru

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Education

High school
Government Higher Primary School
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Getting there

How to reach Thekkuru

Mandal centre

Sorab · ≈ 113 km

≈ 3 h 51 min by car · 4 h 34 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Shivamogga · ≈ 76 km

≈ 2 h 36 min by car · 3 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,198 people

Kalasa · ≈ 20 km

≈ 40 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru257 kmcapital
Chennai544 km
Hyderabad564 km
Mumbai682 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationUdupi53 km
Bus stopKunchebail4 km
Hospital / PHCSharada Dhanvantari Charitable Hospital6 km
ATM / bankKarnataka Bank4 km
Petrol pumpMangalore Road Petrol Bunk5 km
Collegeಅಭಿನವ ರಮಾನಂದ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಜೂನಿಯರ್ ಕಾಲೇಜು16 km
Police stationPolice Station4 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Thekkuru

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Sri Mallikarjuna Durgamba Gudi SringeriTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada PeethamTemple3.7 km ↗
🛕Guru NivasaTemple3.7 km ↗
🛕Sringeri Veda PathashaaleTemple3.7 km ↗
🛕Sri Sacchidananda VilasaTemple3.7 km ↗
🛕Gurugala AdhishthanamTemple3.8 km ↗
🛕Sri Kalabhairaveshwara Gudi SringeriTemple3.9 km ↗
🛕Sri Maharshi Vedavyasa Gudi SringeriTemple3.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Thekkuru

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓Government Higher Primary SchoolHigh school2.6 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Reported by The Siasat Daily.

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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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News from Shivamogga & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Dailyyesterday
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Expressyesterday
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani3 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
Bar and Bench6 days ago
This farmhouse in Karnataka's village of Tulasigeri is a testament to modest living
Architectural Digest India6 days ago
Karnataka govt to move Supreme Court against Centre for withholding Rs 2,186 crore panchayats grants
Deccan Herald7 days ago

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People often ask about Thekkuru

What is the pincode of Thekkuru?

The pincode of Thekkuru, Sorab taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka is 577429. The post office is Sorab.

Which post office delivers to Thekkuru?

Mail for Thekkuru is delivered through Sorab post office, pincode 577429, in Sorab taluk, Shivamogga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Thekkuru located?

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

What is the population of Thekkuru as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Thekkuru village has a population of 428 across 102 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Thekkuru in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Thekkuru in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Thekkuru?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Thekkuru village is 71.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Thekkuru?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Thekkuru village is 937 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Thekkuru?

12 schemes currently match residents of Thekkuru, 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 Thekkuru from Shivamogga district centre?

Thekkuru is approximately 76 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 Thekkuru?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Thekkuru village is 607459.

Which is the nearest town to Thekkuru?

Kalasa (population 11,198, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 20 km from Thekkuru in a straight line.

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

Thekkuru ranks 147 of 306 villages in Sorab taluk by Census 2011 population (428 residents).

How far is Thekkuru from Bengaluru?

Thekkuru is about 257 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 334 km.

How far is Thekkuru from Chennai?

Thekkuru is about 544 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 707 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Thekkuru?

Udupi is the nearest railway station to Thekkuru, about 53 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 69 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Thekkuru?

Kunchebail is the nearest bus stop to Thekkuru, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Thekkuru?

Sharada Dhanvantari Charitable Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Thekkuru, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Thekkuru?

Karnataka Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Thekkuru, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Thekkuru?

Mangalore Road Petrol Bunk is the nearest petrol pump to Thekkuru, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Who is the MLA of Thekkuru?

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

Who is the MP for Thekkuru?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Thekkuru?

Within 5 km of Thekkuru: Government Higher Primary School (2.6 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Thekkuru in 2026?

Thekkuru is estimated at 505 people in 2026, up about 18% from 428 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Thekkuru 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; Thekkuru 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)