Panchanahalli - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Panchanahalli is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 48 km from Kadur and around 84 km from Chikmagalur. Panchanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchanahalli is 609580. The village covers a total geographical area of 1066.11 hectares and falls under the 577182 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Panchanahalli

As per Census 2011, Panchanahalli village has a total population of 3,228 people, consisting of 1,659 males and 1,569 females. The village has 805 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,455 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 505 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2281,6591,569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)280156124
Scheduled Castes (SC)505268237
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412417
Literate Population2,4551,3361,119
Illiterate Population773323450

Nearby Villages of Panchanahalli

Panchanahalli 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)
NiduvalliNorth-West2.28 km
ThubinakereSouth-West2.47 km
RamanahalliWest2.86 km
ThimlapuraSouth-West2.88 km
B.t.mallenahalliSouth2.97 km
UppinahalliNorth-West3.53 km
BommasamudraSouth-East3.93 km
DonanakatteSouth4.09 km
KidukanahalliNorth-East4.32 km
Kerehindinakaval (kanakatte)West4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Panchanahalli

Public transport in the Panchanahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 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 Kadur to Panchanahalli is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Panchanahalli is about 84 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 Panchanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Panchanahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panchanahalli 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Panchanahalli

Where is Panchanahalli located?

Panchanahalli village is located in Kadur Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Panchanahalli?

Panchanahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Panchanahalli?

The pincode of Panchanahalli is 577182.

What is the population of Panchanahalli?

Panchanahalli has a total population of 3,228, including 1,659 males and 1,569 females.

How many households are there in Panchanahalli?

There are 805 households in Panchanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Panchanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panchanahalli is 76.05%. Male literacy is 80.53% and female literacy is 71.32%.