Santhemarahalli - Chamarajanagar

Santhemarahalli is a village situated in the Chamarajanagar taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Chamarajanagar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Santhemaralli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santhemarahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhemarahalli is 619618. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.58 hectares and falls under the 571115 pincode. Yelandur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Santhemarahalli

As per Census 2011, Santhemarahalli village has a total population of 3,269 people, consisting of 1,662 males and 1,607 females. The village has 776 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,252 literate and 1,017 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2691,6621,607
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254125129
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,157589568
Scheduled Tribes (ST)814635
Literate Population2,2521,2271,025
Illiterate Population1,017435582

Nearby Villages of Santhemarahalli

Santhemarahalli 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)
BasavattiNorth1.59 km
JodimellahalliNorth-East1.81 km
DesavalliNorth-West1.97 km
DuggahattiEast2.03 km
AvalkandalliEast2.35 km
KempanapuraSouth2.45 km
HeggavadipuraNorth-West2.88 km
KavudavadiNorth3.32 km
HonnurNorth-East3.61 km
HeggavadiWest3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Santhemarahalli

Santhemarahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelandur to Santhemarahalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Santhemarahalli is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santhemarahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Santhemarahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Santhemarahalli

Where is Santhemarahalli located?

Santhemarahalli village is located in Chamarajanagar Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Santhemarahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Santhemarahalli is Santhemaralli.

What is the pincode of Santhemarahalli?

The pincode of Santhemarahalli is 571115.

What is the population of Santhemarahalli?

Santhemarahalli has a total population of 3,269, including 1,662 males and 1,607 females.

How many households are there in Santhemarahalli?

There are 776 households in Santhemarahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Santhemarahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santhemarahalli is 68.89%. Male literacy is 73.83% and female literacy is 63.78%.