Achangi - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Achangi is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Halasulige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achangi is 614885. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.07 hectares and falls under the 573127 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Achangi

According to the 2011 Census, Achangi village had a total population of 554 people, including 274 males and 280 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 78.19% and female literacy at 66.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Achangi

Achangi 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 Achangi

Achangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Achangi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Achangi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achangi

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

Health Facilities in Achangi

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

FAQs about Achangi