Karehadlu - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Karehadlu is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Narasimharajapura and around 52 km from Chikmagalur. Bannur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karehadlu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karehadlu is 609098. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.81 hectares and falls under the 577112 pincode. Narasimharajapura is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Karehadlu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Karehadlu

As per Census 2011, Karehadlu village has a total population of 539 people, consisting of 264 males and 275 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 362 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karehadlu

Karehadlu 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 Karehadlu

Karehadlu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasimharajapura to Karehadlu is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Karehadlu is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karehadlu

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

Health Facilities in Karehadlu

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

FAQs about Karehadlu