Khandenahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Khandenahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Khandenahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandenahalli is 606105. The village covers a total geographical area of 2058.01 hectares and falls under the 577596 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Khandenahalli

As per Census 2011, Khandenahalli village has a total population of 3,345 people, consisting of 1,663 males and 1,682 females. The village has 771 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,984 literate and 1,361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 852 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 176 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandenahalli

Khandenahalli 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 Khandenahalli

Khandenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Khandenahalli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Khandenahalli is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Khandenahalli

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

FAQs about Khandenahalli