Kukke village, Tirthahalli taluk | Pincode 577232

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LGD code: 608146
Pincode: 577232
Post office: Bejjavalli
Population: 444
Households: 127
Literacy rate: 81.1%
Sex ratio: 1094 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 275
Distance to district centre: 38 km
Distance to mandal centre: 40 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 262 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 528 km
Nearest railway station: Arasalu · 27 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kukke compares

By population, Kukke ranks #112 of 247 villages in Tirthahalli mandal.

Literacy rate

81.1%

+5.8% vs mandal average

Kukke: 81.1%
Tirthahalli mandal: 75.3%
Shivamogga district: 72.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,094

+64 vs mandal average

Kukke: 1,094
Tirthahalli mandal: 1,030

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.5 vs mandal average

Kukke: 3.5
Tirthahalli mandal: 4.0

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

Kukke at a glance

Kukke is a village of 444 people in 127 households (Census 2011) in Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, the 112th-largest of 247 villages in Tirthahalli taluk. Literacy is 81%, 6 points above the taluk average of 75% and the sex ratio is 1,094 women per 1,000 men. It lies 38 km from the Shivamogga district centre, 29 km from B.Kanabur, the nearest town, 27 km from Arasalu railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577232, served by Bejjavalli post office; the LGD village code is 608146. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 4 km away. The village votes in Tarikere assembly constituency, represented by MLA G. H. Srinivasa. The population is estimated at 523 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kukke · this village	444	81%	—
Bejjavalli · Tirthahalli	251	80%	3 km SE
Kudumallige · Tirthahalli	676	76%	3.7 km SW
Balgar · Sirsi	142	90%	5.2 km SW
Agga · Bhatkal	88	64%	5.2 km SW
Talan · Bhatkal	1,391	70%	5.2 km SW
Hallari · Bhatkal	118	47%	5.2 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kukke

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: TIRTHAHALLI
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BHANDYA-KUKKE
Total area (ha): 398.32
Irrigated area (ha): 98.39
Forest area (ha): 270.72

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

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Key facts — Kukke

LGD code: 608146
Pincode: 577232
Post office: Bejjavalli
Population (Census 2011): 444
Population (projected 2026): 523
Households: 127
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1094
Literacy rate: 81.1%
Coordinates: 13.75240°N, 75.30765°E
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

Kukke — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

444

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

523

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

127

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

150

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: 444Census 2011
Households: 127Census 2011
Literacy rate: 81.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1094 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5232026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1502026 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 Kukke

Mandal centre

Tirthahalli · ≈ 40 km

≈ 1 h 22 min by car · 1 h 38 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Shivamogga · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 32 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,137 people

B.Kanabur · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru262 kmcapital
Hyderabad528 km
Chennai542 km
Mumbai646 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationArasalu27 km
Bus stopGuddekoppa7 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital4 km
ATM / bankLIC9 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil3 km
Collegeಅಭಿನವ ರಮಾನಂದ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಜೂನಿಯರ್ ಕಾಲೇಜು26 km
Police stationTirthahalli Police Station9 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kukke

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🛕Ayyappa TempleTemple2.8 km ↗

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September 2026

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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

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Reported by The Siasat Daily.

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Sep

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Karnataka property row turns deadly: Ex-soldier, daughter hacked to death in gram panchayat office

Reported by India Today.

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News from Shivamogga & Karnataka

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Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 151 crore for ballot boxes, webcasting of panchayat polls
The Economic Times10h ago
Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily2 days ago
Karnataka property row turns deadly: Ex-soldier, daughter hacked to death in gram panchayat office
India Today2 days ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express2 days ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani4 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
Bar and Bench7 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kukke

What is the pincode of Kukke?

The pincode of Kukke, Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka is 577232. The post office is Bejjavalli.

Which post office delivers to Kukke?

Mail for Kukke is delivered through Bejjavalli post office, pincode 577232, in Tirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kukke located?

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

What is the population of Kukke as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kukke village has a population of 444 across 127 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kukke in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kukke in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kukke?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kukke village is 81.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Kukke?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kukke village is 1094 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kukke?

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

Kukke is approximately 38 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 Kukke?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kukke village is 608146.

Which is the nearest town to Kukke?

B.Kanabur (population 11,137, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Kukke in a straight line.

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

Kukke ranks 112 of 247 villages in Tirthahalli taluk by Census 2011 population (444 residents).

How far is Kukke from Bengaluru?

Kukke is about 262 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 341 km.

How far is Kukke from Hyderabad?

Kukke is about 528 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 687 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kukke?

Arasalu is the nearest railway station to Kukke, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kukke?

Guddekoppa is the nearest bus stop to Kukke, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kukke?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kukke, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kukke?

LIC is the nearest ATM or bank to Kukke, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kukke?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kukke, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Kukke?

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

Who is the MP for Kukke?

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

What is the population of Kukke in 2026?

Kukke is estimated at 523 people in 2026, up about 18% from 444 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kukke 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; Kukke 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, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)