Deshani - Arsikere, Hassan

Deshani 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 47 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Undiganalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deshani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deshani is 615483. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.37 hectares and falls under the 573122 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Deshani 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 Deshani

According to the 2011 Census, Deshani village had a total population of 946 people, including 479 males and 467 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 61.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Deshani

Deshani 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 Deshani

Deshani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Habanghata, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Deshani is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Deshani is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deshani

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

Health Facilities in Deshani

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

FAQs about Deshani