Iragalu - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Iragalu is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Anemahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Iragalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iragalu is 614904. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.77 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Iragalu 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 Iragalu

As per Census 2011, Iragalu village has a total population of 112 people, consisting of 52 males and 60 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 1,153 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 90 literate and 22 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Iragalu

Iragalu 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 Iragalu

Iragalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Iragalu is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Iragalu is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Iragalu

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

Health Facilities in Iragalu

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

FAQs about Iragalu