Meenhabal - Sedam, Kalaburagi

Meenhabal is a village situated in the Sedam taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Sedam and around 50 km from Gulbarga. Kukkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meenhabal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meenhabal is 620474. The village covers a total geographical area of 1058.07 hectares and falls under the 585210 pincode. Sedam is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Meenhabal

As per Census 2011, Meenhabal village has a total population of 1,176 people, consisting of 561 males and 615 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 364 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,176561615
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1799386
Scheduled Castes (SC)364177187
Literate Population614344270
Illiterate Population562217345

Nearby Villages of Meenhabal

Meenhabal 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)
TottanhalliWest2.53 km
BeeranhalliSouth-East3.49 km
KukundaEast3.81 km
BijjanhalliSouth-West3.98 km
MangalgiNorth-East4.68 km
ArebommanhalliSouth-East4.82 km
SalhalliNorth-West4.94 km
Sangavi (m)West5.15 km
NeelhalliSouth5.73 km
KonkanhalliSouth-East5.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meenhabal

Meenhabal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Seram, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Sedam to Meenhabal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Meenhabal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meenhabal

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

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

Health Facilities in Meenhabal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meenhabal 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Meenhabal

Where is Meenhabal located?

Meenhabal village is located in Sedam Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meenhabal?

The Gram Panchayat of Meenhabal is Kukkunda.

What is the pincode of Meenhabal?

The pincode of Meenhabal is 585210.

What is the population of Meenhabal?

Meenhabal has a total population of 1,176, including 561 males and 615 females.

How many households are there in Meenhabal?

There are 215 households in Meenhabal.

What is the literacy rate in Meenhabal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meenhabal is 52.21%. Male literacy is 61.32% and female literacy is 43.90%.