Pothanahalli - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Pothanahalli is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kumbenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothanahalli is 617101. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.84 hectares and falls under the 573116 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Pothanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pothanahalli village had a total population of 352 people, including 161 males and 191 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.86%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 48.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothanahalli

Pothanahalli 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 Pothanahalli

Pothanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hole Narsipur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Pothanahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Pothanahalli is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Pothanahalli

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

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