Karehalli - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Karehalli is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Tarikere and around 85 km from Chikmagalur. Cheeranahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karehalli is 609233. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.28 hectares and falls under the 577549 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Karehalli

As per Census 2011, Karehalli village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 544 males and 512 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karehalli

Karehalli 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 Karehalli

Karehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muddalingahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Karehalli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Karehalli is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karehalli

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

Health Facilities in Karehalli

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

FAQs about Karehalli