Kothanahalli - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kothanahalli is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Igoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothanahalli is 615024. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.59 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kothanahalli 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 Kothanahalli

As per Census 2011, Kothanahalli village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 148 males and 139 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population287148139
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22148
Scheduled Castes (SC)1497475
Literate Population18510283
Illiterate Population1024656

Nearby Villages of Kothanahalli

Kothanahalli 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)
KumbarahalliNorth0.70 km
ChikkallurSouth1.25 km
HennaliNorth-West1.75 km
YadakereSouth-West1.98 km
GowdarabyluNorth2.05 km
MagaluNorth-East2.10 km
KerodiEast2.29 km
DoddakallurSouth2.42 km
DoddanahalliNorth-West2.88 km
AthiganahalliWest3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothanahalli

Kothanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Kothanahalli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kothanahalli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kothanahalli

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

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

FAQs about Kothanahalli

Where is Kothanahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kothanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kothanahalli is Igoor.

What is the pincode of Kothanahalli?

The pincode of Kothanahalli is 573137.

What is the population of Kothanahalli?

Kothanahalli has a total population of 287, including 148 males and 139 females.

How many households are there in Kothanahalli?

There are 60 households in Kothanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kothanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothanahalli is 64.46%. Male literacy is 68.92% and female literacy is 59.71%.