Mellahalli - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Mellahalli is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Didaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mellahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mellahalli is 617323. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.11 hectares and falls under the 573220 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Mellahalli 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 Mellahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Mellahalli village had a total population of 599 people, including 292 males and 307 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.96%, with male literacy at 82.26% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Mellahalli

Mellahalli 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 Mellahalli

Mellahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Mellahalli is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Mellahalli is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mellahalli

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

Health Facilities in Mellahalli

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

FAQs about Mellahalli