Palanahalli - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Palanahalli is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Magadi and around 55 km from Ramanagara. Banavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palanahalli is 625863. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.5 hectares and falls under the 562131 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Palanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Palanahalli

As per Census 2011, Palanahalli village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 220 males and 226 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population446220226
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1185959
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population269162107
Illiterate Population17758119

Nearby Villages of Palanahalli

Palanahalli 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)
ChannohalliSouth-East1.00 km
KalluhattipalyaNorth1.35 km
ShanthapuraNorth-East1.59 km
MuppenahalliSouth-East2.18 km
ThattekereSouth2.37 km
OmbathanakunteSouth-West2.43 km
UdakunteNorth2.69 km
BanavadiNorth-East2.81 km
RanganabettaSouth-East2.83 km
ArasinakunteSouth-West2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palanahalli

Public transport in the Palanahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Palanahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Palanahalli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palanahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Palanahalli

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

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

FAQs about Palanahalli

Where is Palanahalli located?

Palanahalli village is located in Magadi Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Palanahalli is Banavadi.

What is the pincode of Palanahalli?

The pincode of Palanahalli is 562131.

What is the population of Palanahalli?

Palanahalli has a total population of 446, including 220 males and 226 females.

How many households are there in Palanahalli?

There are 115 households in Palanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Palanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palanahalli is 60.31%. Male literacy is 73.64% and female literacy is 47.35%.