Hanbal - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Hanbal 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 57 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hanbal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanbal is 614849. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.62 hectares and falls under the 573165 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Hanbal 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 Hanbal

As per Census 2011, Hanbal village has a total population of 2,468 people, consisting of 1,199 males and 1,269 females. The village has 610 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,740 literate and 728 illiterate residents. Additionally, 523 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4681,1991,269
Child Population (0–6 yrs)249129120
Scheduled Castes (SC)523246277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)974651
Literate Population1,740905835
Illiterate Population728294434

Nearby Villages of Hanbal

Hanbal 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)
Bachanahalli Avare Kadu EstateNorth1.02 km
BachanahalliNorth-East1.31 km
MakkihalliSouth1.64 km
Hadige EstateEast2.38 km
MaragadiWest2.59 km
HanjagodanahalliNorth-West2.62 km
AcharadiNorth-East2.67 km
HadigeEast2.87 km
HurudiNorth3.01 km
Hanjagodanahalli EstateNorth-West3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanbal

Hanbal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 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 Hanbal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hanbal 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 Hanbal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hanbal

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

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

FAQs about Hanbal

Where is Hanbal located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Hanbal?

Hanbal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hanbal?

The pincode of Hanbal is 573165.

What is the population of Hanbal?

Hanbal has a total population of 2,468, including 1,199 males and 1,269 females.

How many households are there in Hanbal?

There are 610 households in Hanbal.

What is the literacy rate in Hanbal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanbal is 70.50%. Male literacy is 75.48% and female literacy is 65.80%.