Astapanahalli - Channagiri, Davanagere

Astapanahalli is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hiremalali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Astapanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Astapanahalli is 607022. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.83 hectares and falls under the 577221 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Astapanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Astapanahalli village had a total population of 517 people, including 247 males and 270 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.53%, with male literacy at 56.44% and female literacy at 31.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Astapanahalli

Astapanahalli 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 Astapanahalli

Astapanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Astapanahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Astapanahalli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Astapanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Astapanahalli

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

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