Makkihalli - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Makkihalli 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 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hanbal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makkihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makkihalli is 614856. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.37 hectares and falls under the 573165 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Makkihalli 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 Makkihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Makkihalli village had a total population of 567 people, including 278 males and 289 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.80%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 69.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Makkihalli

Makkihalli 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 Makkihalli

Makkihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 Makkihalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Makkihalli 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 Makkihalli

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

Health Facilities in Makkihalli

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

FAQs about Makkihalli