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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Hornadu village had a total population of 2,568 people, including 1,267 males and 1,301 females, living in 633 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.81%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 72.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 886.

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

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