Handralu - Arsikere, Hassan

Handralu is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Handralu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handralu is 615473. The village covers a total geographical area of 635.38 hectares and falls under the 573122 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Handralu 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 Handralu

According to the 2011 Census, Handralu village had a total population of 1,344 people, including 645 males and 699 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.89%, with male literacy at 86.32% and female literacy at 75.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Handralu

Handralu 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 Handralu

Handralu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Handralu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Handralu is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handralu

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

Health Facilities in Handralu

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

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