Basavanahalli Kaval - Arkalgud, Hassan

Basavanahalli Kaval is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ganjalagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basavanahalli Kaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basavanahalli Kaval is 616623. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.13 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Basavanahalli Kaval 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 Basavanahalli Kaval

As per Census 2011, Basavanahalli Kaval village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 147 males and 139 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Basavanahalli Kaval are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population286147139
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291811
Scheduled Castes (SC)1648282
Literate Population18210379
Illiterate Population1044460

Nearby Villages of Basavanahalli Kaval

Basavanahalli Kaval 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BasavanahlliNorth-West1.15 km
AnkavalliEast1.36 km
GangoorSouth-East1.48 km
AnkanahalliSouth1.87 km
MaragowdanahalliNorth-East1.93 km
GanjalagoduWest2.08 km
HaradoorNorth-West2.77 km
KallubyadrahalliSouth-West2.86 km
DoddabyagathavalliSouth-East2.86 km
GundihosahalliNorth-West2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Basavanahalli Kaval

Basavanahalli Kaval is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Basavanahalli Kaval is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Basavanahalli Kaval is about 38 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 Basavanahalli Kaval

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Basavanahalli Kaval

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Basavanahalli Kaval

Where is Basavanahalli Kaval located?

Basavanahalli Kaval village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Basavanahalli Kaval?

The Gram Panchayat of Basavanahalli Kaval is Ganjalagodu.

What is the pincode of Basavanahalli Kaval?

The pincode of Basavanahalli Kaval is 573102.

What is the population of Basavanahalli Kaval?

Basavanahalli Kaval has a total population of 286, including 147 males and 139 females.

How many households are there in Basavanahalli Kaval?

There are 79 households in Basavanahalli Kaval.

What is the literacy rate in Basavanahalli Kaval?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Basavanahalli Kaval is 63.64%. Male literacy is 70.07% and female literacy is 56.83%.