Echalapura - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Echalapura is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kurubathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Echalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Echalapura is 614981. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.58 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Echalapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Echalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Echalapura village had a total population of 169 people, including 80 males and 89 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.96%, with male literacy at 76.32% and female literacy at 69.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Echalapura

Echalapura 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 Echalapura

Echalapura 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 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Echalapura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Echalapura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Echalapura

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

Health Facilities in Echalapura

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

FAQs about Echalapura