Ankanalli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Ankanalli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Alur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankanalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankanalli is 617914. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.58 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ankanalli

As per Census 2011, Ankanalli village has a total population of 886 people, consisting of 423 males and 463 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population886423463
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945044
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115655
Literate Population616330286
Illiterate Population27093177

Nearby Villages of Ankanalli

Ankanalli 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)
IttapatnaEast1.46 km
MensaWest1.63 km
MylathpuraSouth-West1.74 km
SompuraNorth-East2.02 km
MadanurSouth-East2.35 km
BandiganahalliSouth2.55 km
MagaluNorth-East2.63 km
ShanubhoganahalliSouth2.74 km
YadiyuruEast2.77 km
BagadaluNorth2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ankanalli

Public transport in the Ankanalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 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 Arkalgud to Ankanalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Ankanalli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankanalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Ankanalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ankanalli

Where is Ankanalli located?

Ankanalli village is located in Somvarpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ankanalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Ankanalli is Alur.

What is the pincode of Ankanalli?

The pincode of Ankanalli is 571235.

What is the population of Ankanalli?

Ankanalli has a total population of 886, including 423 males and 463 females.

How many households are there in Ankanalli?

There are 241 households in Ankanalli.

What is the literacy rate in Ankanalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ankanalli is 69.53%. Male literacy is 78.01% and female literacy is 61.77%.