Gangahalli - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Gangahalli is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Melur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangahalli is 624136. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.65 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gangahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gangahalli village had a total population of 317 people, including 162 males and 155 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.24%, with male literacy at 64.08% and female literacy at 50.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangahalli

Gangahalli 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 Gangahalli

Gangahalli 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 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Gangahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gangahalli is about 40 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 Gangahalli

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

Health Facilities in Gangahalli

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

FAQs about Gangahalli