Murahalli - Belur, Hassan

Murahalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Thumbudevanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murahalli is 615098. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.26 hectares and falls under the 573101 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Murahalli 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 Murahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Murahalli village had a total population of 471 people, including 228 males and 243 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.65%, with male literacy at 62.69% and female literacy at 41.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Murahalli

Murahalli 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 Murahalli

Murahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Murahalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Murahalli is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murahalli

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

Health Facilities in Murahalli

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

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