Kantenahalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kantenahalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kaduvinahosahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantenahalli is 616712. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.45 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kantenahalli 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 Kantenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kantenahalli village had a total population of 368 people, including 169 males and 199 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,178 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantenahalli

Kantenahalli 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 Kantenahalli

Kantenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kantenahalli is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kantenahalli is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kantenahalli

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

FAQs about Kantenahalli