Santhekallahalli - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Santhekallahalli is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Santekalla Halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santhekallahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhekallahalli is 624609. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.35 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Santhekallahalli

As per Census 2011, Santhekallahalli village has a total population of 3,044 people, consisting of 1,585 males and 1,459 females. The village has 624 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,846 literate and 1,198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 601 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 340 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0441,5851,459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)334176158
Scheduled Castes (SC)601324277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)340177163
Literate Population1,8461,108738
Illiterate Population1,198477721

Nearby Villages of Santhekallahalli

Santhekallahalli 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)
BachhappanahalliWest1.23 km
BeerajenahalliNorth-East1.27 km
PadiganahalliEast1.62 km
Basavapatna K.g.West1.94 km
AkkimangalaNorth-West1.97 km
AmaravathiSouth-West2.02 km
Akkimangala BussanahalliNorth2.07 km
LingadeeranahalliNorth-East2.25 km
BeechagondahalliSouth2.26 km
VirupakshapuraNorth2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Santhekallahalli

Santhekallahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Santhekallahalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Santhekallahalli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santhekallahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Santhekallahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Santhekallahalli 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Santhekallahalli

Where is Santhekallahalli located?

Santhekallahalli village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Santhekallahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Santhekallahalli is Santekalla Halli.

What is the pincode of Santhekallahalli?

The pincode of Santhekallahalli is 563125.

What is the population of Santhekallahalli?

Santhekallahalli has a total population of 3,044, including 1,585 males and 1,459 females.

How many households are there in Santhekallahalli?

There are 624 households in Santhekallahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Santhekallahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santhekallahalli is 60.64%. Male literacy is 69.91% and female literacy is 50.58%.