Rangenahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Rangenahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Rangenahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangenahalli is 606089. The village covers a total geographical area of 880.13 hectares and falls under the 577545 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Rangenahalli 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 Rangenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Rangenahalli village had a total population of 2,420 people, including 1,181 males and 1,239 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.37%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangenahalli

Rangenahalli 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 Rangenahalli

Rangenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Rangenahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Rangenahalli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Rangenahalli

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

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