Alappanahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Alappanahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Dod Ballapur and around 77 km from Bangalore Rural. Bhaktarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alappanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alappanahalli is 624990. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.24 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Alappanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Doddaballapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alappanahalli

As per Census 2011, Alappanahalli village has a total population of 904 people, consisting of 454 males and 450 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 540 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 657 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Alappanahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population904454450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1044757
Scheduled Castes (SC)657326331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291811
Literate Population540312228
Illiterate Population364142222

Nearby Villages of Alappanahalli

Alappanahalli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
K.g.lingenahalliEast2.09 km
NarasapuraNorth-West2.17 km
MallegowdanahalliEast2.30 km
AnkonahalliSouth-West2.61 km
AdakavalaSouth-East2.73 km
SirigondanahalliSouth2.87 km
SingenahalliNorth2.95 km
KadathippurSouth2.95 km
KanikenahalliNorth-East3.08 km
VaderahalliWest3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alappanahalli

Alappanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muddalingahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Alappanahalli is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Alappanahalli is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alappanahalli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Alappanahalli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Alappanahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Alappanahalli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Alappanahalli

Where is Alappanahalli located?

Alappanahalli village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alappanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Alappanahalli is Bhaktarahalli.

What is the population of Alappanahalli?

Alappanahalli has a total population of 904, including 454 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Alappanahalli?

There are 184 households in Alappanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Alappanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alappanahalli is 59.73%. Male literacy is 68.72% and female literacy is 50.67%.