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

As per Census 2011, Mellahalli village has a total population of 599 people, consisting of 292 males and 307 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 382 literate and 217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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