Kerehalli - Alur, Hassan

Kerehalli is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Madabalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerehalli is 616312. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.35 hectares and falls under the 573218 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kerehalli 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 Kerehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kerehalli village had a total population of 297 people, including 141 males and 156 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.25%, with male literacy at 86.72% and female literacy at 82.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerehalli

Kerehalli 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 Kerehalli

Kerehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Kerehalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kerehalli is about 36 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 Kerehalli

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

Health Facilities in Kerehalli

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

FAQs about Kerehalli