Hennur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Hennur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dodda Bemmathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hennur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hennur is 616680. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.2 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hennur 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 Hennur

According to the 2011 Census, Hennur village had a total population of 93 people, including 46 males and 47 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.28%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 68.18%.

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

Nearby Villages of Hennur

Hennur 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 Hennur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Hennur. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Hennur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hennur is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hennur

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

Health Facilities in Hennur

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

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