Kirehalli - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kirehalli is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Biradahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirehalli is 614880. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.25 hectares and falls under the 573127 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kirehalli 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 Kirehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kirehalli village had a total population of 312 people, including 143 males and 169 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,182 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.26%, with male literacy at 77.10% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirehalli

Kirehalli 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 Kirehalli

Kirehalli 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 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kirehalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kirehalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirehalli

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

Health Facilities in Kirehalli

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

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