Sankihalli - Arsikere, Hassan

Sankihalli is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kolagunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankihalli is 615464. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.41 hectares and falls under the 573125 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sankihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Sankihalli village had a total population of 998 people, including 480 males and 518 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.45%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 74.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankihalli

Sankihalli 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 Sankihalli

Sankihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Sankihalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Sankihalli 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 Sankihalli

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

Health Facilities in Sankihalli

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

FAQs about Sankihalli