Garudanahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Garudanahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kalenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garudanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garudanahalli is 616770. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.37 hectares and falls under the 573113 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Garudanahalli 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 Garudanahalli

As per Census 2011, Garudanahalli village has a total population of 730 people, consisting of 372 males and 358 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 459 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garudanahalli

Garudanahalli 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 Garudanahalli

Garudanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Garudanahalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Garudanahalli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garudanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Garudanahalli

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

FAQs about Garudanahalli