Kiruvale - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kiruvale is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Udevara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiruvale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiruvale is 614937. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.87 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kiruvale 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 Kiruvale

According to the 2011 Census, Kiruvale village had a total population of 146 people, including 65 males and 81 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,246 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.19%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiruvale

Kiruvale 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 Kiruvale

Kiruvale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, 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 Kiruvale is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kiruvale is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiruvale

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

Health Facilities in Kiruvale

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

FAQs about Kiruvale