Makanahalli - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Makanahalli is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Hosakote and around 36 km from Bangalore Rural. Vagata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makanahalli is 625669. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.48 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Makanahalli

As per Census 2011, Makanahalli village has a total population of 1,630 people, consisting of 825 males and 805 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,092 literate and 538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,630825805
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1619269
Scheduled Castes (SC)1708090
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,092608484
Illiterate Population538217321

Nearby Villages of Makanahalli

Makanahalli 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)
BasavanahalliSouth1.28 km
V.chattanahalliNorth-East1.69 km
NarasipuraNorth1.70 km
GollarahalliNorth-West2.26 km
DoddabokikereSouth2.41 km
SavemardikavalWest2.51 km
ShanubhoganahalliSouth-East2.57 km
ThimmapuraNorth-East2.79 km
BelibasavanahalliSouth-West2.86 km
SokkeEast3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Makanahalli

Makanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Makanahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Makanahalli is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Makanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Makanahalli

Where is Makanahalli located?

Makanahalli village is located in Hosakote Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Makanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Makanahalli is Vagata.

What is the population of Makanahalli?

Makanahalli has a total population of 1,630, including 825 males and 805 females.

How many households are there in Makanahalli?

There are 361 households in Makanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Makanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makanahalli is 66.99%. Male literacy is 73.70% and female literacy is 60.12%.