Santhemarur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Santhemarur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Santhemarur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhemarur is 616642. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.61 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Santhemarur 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 Santhemarur

According to the 2011 Census, Santhemarur village had a total population of 1,579 people, including 762 males and 817 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 66.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Santhemarur

Santhemarur 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 Santhemarur

Santhemarur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Santhemarur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Santhemarur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santhemarur

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

Health Facilities in Santhemarur

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

FAQs about Santhemarur