Kembalu - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Kembalu is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kembalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kembalu is 617138. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.92 hectares and falls under the 573111 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kembalu 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 Kembalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kembalu village had a total population of 1,271 people, including 601 males and 670 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.52%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 68.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kembalu

Kembalu 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 Kembalu

Kembalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sree Saradanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Kembalu is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kembalu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kembalu

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

Health Facilities in Kembalu

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

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