Andale - Belur, Hassan

Andale is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Andale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andale is 615335. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.51 hectares and falls under the 573216 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Andale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Andale

According to the 2011 Census, Andale village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 626 males and 590 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.21%, with male literacy at 67.65% and female literacy at 56.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Andale

Andale 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 Andale

Andale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Andale is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Andale is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andale

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

Health Facilities in Andale

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

FAQs about Andale