Byalekere - Arsikere, Hassan

Byalekere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Karagunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Byalekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Byalekere is 615516. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.47 hectares and falls under the 573122 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Byalekere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Byalekere

As per Census 2011, Byalekere village has a total population of 207 people, consisting of 94 males and 113 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 78 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20794113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211110
Literate Population1297059
Illiterate Population782454

Nearby Villages of Byalekere

Byalekere 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)
KamalapuraSouth0.66 km
KaragundaNorth1.35 km
NagenahalliSouth1.86 km
HaralahalliSouth-West2.06 km
MannamakanahalliNorth-East2.47 km
RangenahallyEast2.52 km
MadapuraNorth-West2.58 km
MaladevihalliSouth-East2.63 km
VrundavanahalliWest3.12 km
GovindapuraNorth3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Byalekere

Byalekere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Habanghata, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Byalekere is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Byalekere is about 30 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 Byalekere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Byalekere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Byalekere

Where is Byalekere located?

Byalekere village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Byalekere?

The Gram Panchayat of Byalekere is Karagunda.

What is the pincode of Byalekere?

The pincode of Byalekere is 573122.

What is the population of Byalekere?

Byalekere has a total population of 207, including 94 males and 113 females.

How many households are there in Byalekere?

There are 54 households in Byalekere.

What is the literacy rate in Byalekere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Byalekere is 62.32%. Male literacy is 74.47% and female literacy is 52.21%.