Mahala - Belur, Hassan

Mahala is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Lakkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahala is 615420. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.4 hectares and falls under the 573215 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Mahala 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 Mahala

According to the 2011 Census, Mahala village had a total population of 12 people, including 6 males and 6 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahala

Mahala 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 Mahala

Mahala 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 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Mahala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Mahala is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahala

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

Health Facilities in Mahala

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

FAQs about Mahala