Turuganahalli - Alur, Hassan

Turuganahalli is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kadalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turuganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turuganahalli is 616450. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.43 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Turuganahalli 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 Turuganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Turuganahalli village had a total population of 103 people, including 56 males and 47 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.75%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 63.83%.

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

Nearby Villages of Turuganahalli

Turuganahalli 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 Turuganahalli

Turuganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Turuganahalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Turuganahalli 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 Turuganahalli

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

Health Facilities in Turuganahalli

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

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