Southanahalli - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Southanahalli is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Tarikere and around 78 km from Chikmagalur. Sollapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Southanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Southanahalli is 609307. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.97 hectares and falls under the 577550 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Southanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Southanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Southanahalli village had a total population of 337 people, including 176 males and 161 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.71%, with male literacy at 95.09% and female literacy at 77.78%.

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

Nearby Villages of Southanahalli

Southanahalli 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 Southanahalli

Southanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Southanahalli is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Southanahalli is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Southanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Southanahalli

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

FAQs about Southanahalli