Lakkenahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Lakkenahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Dindavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakkenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakkenahalli is 606201. The village covers a total geographical area of 990.07 hectares and falls under the 577511 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Lakkenahalli 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 Lakkenahalli

As per Census 2011, Lakkenahalli village has a total population of 529 people, consisting of 269 males and 260 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population529269260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492425
Scheduled Castes (SC)210108102
Literate Population336185151
Illiterate Population19384109

Nearby Villages of Lakkenahalli

Lakkenahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DindavaraNorth3.20 km
VeeravvanagathihalliWest3.45 km
MavinamaduSouth3.68 km
PilaliSouth-West3.93 km
KilaradahalliSouth-East4.24 km
LayaradasarahalliNorth-West4.73 km
ObalapuraNorth-East5.09 km
GungarapenteSouth-East5.70 km
HandiganaduWest5.88 km
MadenahalliNorth-West6.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakkenahalli

Public transport in the Lakkenahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Lakkenahalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Lakkenahalli is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakkenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lakkenahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lakkenahalli

Where is Lakkenahalli located?

Lakkenahalli village is located in Hiriyur Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lakkenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakkenahalli is Dindavara.

What is the pincode of Lakkenahalli?

The pincode of Lakkenahalli is 577511.

What is the population of Lakkenahalli?

Lakkenahalli has a total population of 529, including 269 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in Lakkenahalli?

There are 119 households in Lakkenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Lakkenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakkenahalli is 63.52%. Male literacy is 68.77% and female literacy is 58.08%.