Hornadu - Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru

Hornadu is a village situated in the Kalasa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 60 km from Mudigere and around 98 km from Chikmagalur. Hornadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hornadu is 609894. The village covers a total geographical area of 2372.26 hectares and falls under the 577181 pincode. Kudremukh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Hornadu

As per Census 2011, Hornadu village has a total population of 2,568 people, consisting of 1,267 males and 1,301 females. The village has 633 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,802 literate and 766 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 886 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hornadu

Hornadu 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 Hornadu

Hornadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudremukh to Hornadu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Hornadu is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hornadu

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

Health Facilities in Hornadu

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

FAQs about Hornadu