Echalabeedu - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Echalabeedu is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Echalabeedu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Echalabeedu is 615051. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.88 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Echalabeedu 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 Echalabeedu

As per Census 2011, Echalabeedu village has a total population of 696 people, consisting of 321 males and 375 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 1,168 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Echalabeedu

Echalabeedu 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 Echalabeedu

Public transport in the Echalabeedu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Echalabeedu is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Echalabeedu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Echalabeedu

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

Health Facilities in Echalabeedu

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

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