Halekere - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Halekere 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 32 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kuniganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halekere is 614961. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.96 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Halekere 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 Halekere

According to the 2011 Census, Halekere village had a total population of 303 people, including 141 males and 162 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 58.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Halekere

Halekere 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 Halekere

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Halekere. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Halekere is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Halekere is about 32 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 Halekere

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

Health Facilities in Halekere

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

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