Handralu - Belur, Hassan

Handralu is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hagare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handralu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handralu is 615339. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.45 hectares and falls under the 573216 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Handralu 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 Handralu

According to the 2011 Census, Handralu village had a total population of 778 people, including 377 males and 401 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.15%, with male literacy at 70.86% and female literacy at 57.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Handralu. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Handralu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Handralu is about 28 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 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:

FAQs about Handralu