Halekeralapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Halekeralapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kalenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halekeralapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halekeralapura is 616784. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.29 hectares and falls under the 573136 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Halekeralapura 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 Halekeralapura

As per Census 2011, Halekeralapura village has a total population of 530 people, consisting of 255 males and 275 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Halekeralapura

Halekeralapura 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 Halekeralapura

Halekeralapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Halekeralapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Halekeralapura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halekeralapura

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

Health Facilities in Halekeralapura

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

FAQs about Halekeralapura