Yerehalli - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Yerehalli is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Tarikere and around 74 km from Chikmagalur. Hadikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yerehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerehalli is 609184. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.72 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Yerehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Yerehalli village had a total population of 457 people, including 217 males and 240 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.39%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 69.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Yerehalli

Yerehalli 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 Yerehalli

Yerehalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Yerehalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Yerehalli is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerehalli

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

Health Facilities in Yerehalli

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

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