Santhenahalli - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Santhenahalli is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Viswanathanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santhenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhenahalli is 605756. The village covers a total geographical area of 965.04 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Santhenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Santhenahalli village had a total population of 960 people, including 472 males and 488 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.53%, with male literacy at 88.25% and female literacy at 69.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Santhenahalli

Santhenahalli 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 Santhenahalli

Public transport in the Santhenahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramgiri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Santhenahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Santhenahalli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santhenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Santhenahalli

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

FAQs about Santhenahalli