Byakaravalli - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Byakaravalli is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Byakaravalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Byakaravalli is 614926. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.64 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Byakaravalli 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 Byakaravalli

As per Census 2011, Byakaravalli village has a total population of 866 people, consisting of 400 males and 466 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,165 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 643 literate and 223 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population866400466
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713437
Scheduled Castes (SC)267123144
Literate Population643322321
Illiterate Population22378145

Nearby Villages of Byakaravalli

Byakaravalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaragarahalliSouth-West1.68 km
KamanahalliEast2.05 km
ArekereNorth2.16 km
VaddarahalliSouth2.20 km
KurubathurSouth-East2.45 km
SullakkiNorth-East2.83 km
BugadahalliWest3.10 km
BommanakereSouth-West3.15 km
JanekereNorth3.30 km
KyanahalliNorth-West3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Byakaravalli

Byakaravalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Byakaravalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Byakaravalli is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Byakaravalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Byakaravalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Byakaravalli

Where is Byakaravalli located?

Byakaravalli village is located in Sakleshpur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Byakaravalli?

Byakaravalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Byakaravalli?

The pincode of Byakaravalli is 573134.

What is the population of Byakaravalli?

Byakaravalli has a total population of 866, including 400 males and 466 females.

How many households are there in Byakaravalli?

There are 217 households in Byakaravalli.

What is the literacy rate in Byakaravalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Byakaravalli is 74.25%. Male literacy is 80.50% and female literacy is 68.88%.