Bychanahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Bychanahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bychanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bychanahalli is 616614. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.86 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bychanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Bychanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bychanahalli village had a total population of 735 people, including 390 males and 345 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.97%, with male literacy at 79.77% and female literacy at 52.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bychanahalli

Bychanahalli 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 Bychanahalli

Bychanahalli 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 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Bychanahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bychanahalli 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 Bychanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Bychanahalli

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

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