Chokanahalli - Belur, Hassan

Chokanahalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bichodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chokanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokanahalli is 615394. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.83 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chokanahalli 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 Chokanahalli

As per Census 2011, Chokanahalli village has a total population of 678 people, consisting of 327 males and 351 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chokanahalli

Chokanahalli 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 Chokanahalli

Chokanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Chokanahalli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chokanahalli is about 36 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 Chokanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chokanahalli

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

FAQs about Chokanahalli