Halmathur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Halmathur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Koppa and around 120 km from Chikmagalur. Bhandigadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halmathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halmathur is 608967. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.13 hectares and falls under the 577126 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Halmathur

According to the 2011 Census, Halmathur village had a total population of 993 people, including 482 males and 511 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.86%, with male literacy at 93.06% and female literacy at 83.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Halmathur

Halmathur 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 Halmathur

Halmathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Halmathur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Halmathur is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halmathur

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

Health Facilities in Halmathur

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

FAQs about Halmathur