Gerahalli - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Gerahalli is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Magadi and around 29 km from Ramanagara. Ajjanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerahalli is 626024. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.87 hectares and falls under the 561201 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gerahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Magadi 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 513 people, including 255 males and 258 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.25%, with male literacy at 78.45% and female literacy at 52.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ketohalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Gerahalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Gerahalli is about 29 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