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

According to the 2011 Census, Hanbal village had a total population of 2,468 people, including 1,199 males and 1,269 females, living in 610 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.41%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 72.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 523, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Hanbal