Thontalapura - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Thontalapura is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Yeslur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thontalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thontalapura is 615065. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.37 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Thontalapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Thontalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Thontalapura village had a total population of 160 people, including 79 males and 81 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.73%, with male literacy at 72.60% and female literacy at 58.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Thontalapura

Thontalapura 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 Thontalapura

Thontalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Thontalapura is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Thontalapura is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thontalapura

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

Health Facilities in Thontalapura

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

FAQs about Thontalapura