Kalenahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kalenahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kalenahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalenahalli is 616773. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.44 hectares and falls under the 573113 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Kalenahalli 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 Kalenahalli

As per Census 2011, Kalenahalli village has a total population of 2,349 people, consisting of 1,184 males and 1,165 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,267 literate and 1,082 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3491,1841,165
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18310182
Scheduled Castes (SC)256124132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,267741526
Illiterate Population1,082443639

Nearby Villages of Kalenahalli

Kalenahalli 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)
Yachana KuppeNorth-West1.53 km
HonnenahalliSouth-East1.58 km
HalekeralapuraSouth1.85 km
JittenahalliNorth1.87 km
BasavanahalliSouth-West1.97 km
GarudanahalliNorth-West2.26 km
Kanana KoppalWest2.36 km
BettasogeSouth-West2.63 km
SidlahalliNorth-East2.66 km
BoodanurEast2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalenahalli

Kalenahalli 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 51.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kalenahalli is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kalenahalli is about 59 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 Kalenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalenahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalenahalli 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 Kalenahalli

Where is Kalenahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kalenahalli?

Kalenahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalenahalli?

The pincode of Kalenahalli is 573113.

What is the population of Kalenahalli?

Kalenahalli has a total population of 2,349, including 1,184 males and 1,165 females.

How many households are there in Kalenahalli?

There are 539 households in Kalenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kalenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalenahalli is 53.94%. Male literacy is 62.58% and female literacy is 45.15%.