Gerahalli - Kanakapura, Bengaluru South

Gerahalli is a village situated in the Kanakapura taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Kanakapura and around 38 km from Ramanagara. Choodahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerahalli is 626510. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 562126 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gerahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gerahalli village had a total population of 1,063 people, including 553 males and 510 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.72%, with male literacy at 66.86% and female literacy at 56.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerahalli

Gerahalli 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 Gerahalli

Gerahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Gerahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Gerahalli is about 38 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 Gerahalli

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

Health Facilities in Gerahalli

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

FAQs about Gerahalli