Halkur - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Halkur is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Nelamangala and around 44 km from Bangalore Rural. Arebommanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halkur is 624839. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.69 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Halkur

According to the 2011 Census, Halkur village had a total population of 235 people, including 117 males and 118 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.30%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 54.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Halkur

Halkur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Halkur

Halkur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dodbele, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Halkur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Halkur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halkur

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

Health Facilities in Halkur

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

FAQs about Halkur