Kesturu village, Tirthahalli taluk | Pincode 577432

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LGD code: 608197
Pincode: 577432
Post office: Thirthahalli
Population: 58
Households: 14
Literacy rate: 79.3%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 29

Census 2011 · in context

How Kesturu compares

By population, Kesturu ranks #236 of 247 villages in Tirthahalli mandal.

Literacy rate

79.3%

+4.0% vs mandal average

Kesturu: 79.3%
Tirthahalli mandal: 75.3%
Shivamogga district: 72.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−30 vs mandal average

Kesturu: 1,000
Tirthahalli mandal: 1,030

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.1 vs mandal average

Kesturu: 4.1
Tirthahalli mandal: 4.0

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

Kesturu at a glance

Kesturu is a village of 58 people in 14 households (Census 2011) in Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, the 236th-largest of 247 villages in Tirthahalli taluk. Literacy is 79%, 4 points above the taluk average of 75% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 577432, served by Thirthahalli post office; the LGD village code is 608197. The village votes in Tarikere assembly constituency, represented by MLA G. H. Srinivasa. The population is estimated at 68 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kesturu · this village	58	79%	—
Surali Bale Bailu · Tirthahalli	2,636	70%	—
Mulubagilu · Tirthahalli	2,331	73%	—
Bintala · Tirthahalli	89	65%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kesturu

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
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: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: TIRTHAHALLI
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 67
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MULUBAGILU
Total area (ha): 33.27
Irrigated area (ha): 5.06
Forest area (ha): 19.02

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

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Key facts — Kesturu

LGD code: 608197
Pincode: 577432
Post office: Thirthahalli
Population (Census 2011): 58
Population (projected 2026): 68
Households: 14
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 79.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Udupi Chikmagalur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tarikere
Member of Parliament: Kota Srinivas Poojary
Member of Legislative Assembly: G. H. Srinivasa
Block / Mandal: Tirthahalli

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

Kesturu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+21.4%

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: 58Census 2011
Households: 14Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 682026 proj. · +17.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 172026 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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September 2026

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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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News from Shivamogga & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
siasat.comyesterday
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
indianexpress.comyesterday
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 Bench5 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 Herald6 days ago

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People often ask about Kesturu

What is the pincode of Kesturu?

The pincode of Kesturu, Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka is 577432. The post office is Thirthahalli.

Which post office delivers to Kesturu?

Mail for Kesturu is delivered through Thirthahalli post office, pincode 577432, in Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kesturu located?

Kesturu is a village in Tirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Kesturu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kesturu village has a population of 58 across 14 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kesturu in?

Kesturu falls under the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kesturu in?

Kesturu falls under the Tarikere assembly constituency (AC #126) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Kesturu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kesturu village is 79.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Kesturu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kesturu village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kesturu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kesturu, 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 Kesturu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kesturu village is 608197.

How big is Kesturu compared to other villages in Tirthahalli taluk?

Kesturu ranks 236 of 247 villages in Tirthahalli taluk by Census 2011 population (58 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kesturu?

Kesturu falls under Tarikere assembly constituency (AC 126). The sitting MLA is G. H. Srinivasa (INC).

Who is the MP for Kesturu?

Kesturu is in Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kota Srinivas Poojary (BJP).

What is the population of Kesturu in 2026?

Kesturu is estimated at 68 people in 2026, up about 17% from 58 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kesturu 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; Kesturu 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)