Singatakere - Alur, Hassan

Singatakere is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Palya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singatakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singatakere is 616364. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.05 hectares and falls under the 573218 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Singatakere 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 Singatakere

According to the 2011 Census, Singatakere village had a total population of 610 people, including 296 males and 314 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.78%, with male literacy at 74.11% and female literacy at 61.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Singatakere

Singatakere 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 Singatakere

Singatakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Singatakere is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Singatakere is about 27 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 Singatakere

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

Health Facilities in Singatakere

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

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