Gekaravalli - Alur, Hassan

Gekaravalli is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hunasavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gekaravalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gekaravalli is 616383. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.56 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gekaravalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gekaravalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gekaravalli village had a total population of 388 people, including 205 males and 183 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.52%, with male literacy at 68.75% and female literacy at 47.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Gekaravalli

Gekaravalli 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 Gekaravalli

Public transport in the Gekaravalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Gekaravalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Gekaravalli is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gekaravalli

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

Health Facilities in Gekaravalli

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

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