Byathanal - Hangal, Haveri

Byathanal is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kalavarkoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Byathanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Byathanal is 604182. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.99 hectares and falls under the 581120 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Byathanal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hangal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Byathanal

As per Census 2011, Byathanal village has a total population of 2,097 people, consisting of 1,038 males and 1,059 females. The village has 456 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,401 literate and 696 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 177 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0971,0381,059
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308149159
Scheduled Castes (SC)692940
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1779483
Literate Population1,401780621
Illiterate Population696258438

Nearby Villages of Byathanal

Byathanal 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)
KanneshwarNorth-West2.10 km
KarekyathanahalliNorth-East2.62 km
Lakmapur (inam)South-West2.68 km
SheshagiriWest3.22 km
MalapurEast3.41 km
ArashinguppiWest3.50 km
KusnurNorth-East3.51 km
TilavalliSouth-East3.75 km
ShyadaguppiNorth-West4.43 km
MalagundNorth4.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Byathanal

Byathanal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Byathanal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Byathanal is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Byathanal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Byathanal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Byathanal

Where is Byathanal located?

Byathanal village is located in Hangal Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Byathanal?

The Gram Panchayat of Byathanal is Kalavarkoppa.

What is the pincode of Byathanal?

The pincode of Byathanal is 581120.

What is the population of Byathanal?

Byathanal has a total population of 2,097, including 1,038 males and 1,059 females.

How many households are there in Byathanal?

There are 456 households in Byathanal.

What is the literacy rate in Byathanal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Byathanal is 66.81%. Male literacy is 75.14% and female literacy is 58.64%.