Akkanahalli - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Akkanahalli is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Akkanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkanahalli is 617299. The village covers a total geographical area of 503.1 hectares and falls under the 573131 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Akkanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shravanabelagola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akkanahalli

As per Census 2011, Akkanahalli village has a total population of 1,135 people, consisting of 566 males and 569 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,135566569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035053
Scheduled Castes (SC)984850
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311516
Literate Population762437325
Illiterate Population373129244

Nearby Villages of Akkanahalli

Akkanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KattigehalliSouth1.65 km
JoisaramavinahalliNorth-West1.88 km
SosalagereNorth1.93 km
MadalagereEast2.32 km
SamudravalliWest2.69 km
MaradihalliSouth-East2.89 km
Madalagere KavalNorth-East3.27 km
BaddikereSouth3.31 km
HebbalaluSouth-West3.36 km
NimbihalliEast4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akkanahalli

Akkanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiptur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Akkanahalli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Akkanahalli is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Akkanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Akkanahalli

Where is Akkanahalli located?

Akkanahalli village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akkanahalli?

Akkanahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Akkanahalli?

The pincode of Akkanahalli is 573131.

What is the population of Akkanahalli?

Akkanahalli has a total population of 1,135, including 566 males and 569 females.

How many households are there in Akkanahalli?

There are 291 households in Akkanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Akkanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akkanahalli is 67.14%. Male literacy is 77.21% and female literacy is 57.12%.