Ankanathapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Ankanathapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hulikallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankanathapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankanathapura is 616627. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.64 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Hassan is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ankanathapura

As per Census 2011, Ankanathapura village has a total population of 77 people, consisting of 40 males and 37 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 26 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ankanathapura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ankanathapura

Ankanathapura 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 Ankanathapura

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ankanathapura. The nearest railway station is Akkihebbalu, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hassan to Ankanathapura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ankanathapura is about 40 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 Ankanathapura

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

Health Facilities in Ankanathapura

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

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