Hondarabalu - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Hondarabalu is a village situated in the Kollegal taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollegal and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Maduvinahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hondarabalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hondarabalu is 619825. The village covers a total geographical area of 721.33 hectares and falls under the 571440 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hondarabalu

According to the 2011 Census, Hondarabalu village had a total population of 2,493 people, including 1,258 males and 1,235 females, living in 582 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.79%, with male literacy at 75.56% and female literacy at 61.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Hondarabalu

Hondarabalu 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 Hondarabalu

Hondarabalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Hondarabalu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Hondarabalu is about 46 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 Hondarabalu

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

Health Facilities in Hondarabalu

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

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