Agani - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Agani is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hanbal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agani is 614861. The village covers a total geographical area of 1369.86 hectares and falls under the 573165 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Agani 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 Agani

According to the 2011 Census, Agani village had a total population of 660 people, including 328 males and 332 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 68.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Agani

Agani 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 Agani

Agani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Agani is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Agani is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agani

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

Health Facilities in Agani

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

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