Hanagallu - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Hanagallu is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Hanagallu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanagallu is 617932. The village covers a total geographical area of 701.56 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Hanagallu 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 Hanagallu

As per Census 2011, Hanagallu village has a total population of 2,327 people, consisting of 1,117 males and 1,210 females. The village has 612 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,752 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3271,1171,210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)204101103
Scheduled Castes (SC)343152191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)24915
Literate Population1,752904848
Illiterate Population575213362

Nearby Villages of Hanagallu

Hanagallu 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)
YedurNorth2.72 km
KalakandurNorth-East2.89 km
Thalthare ShetalliNorth-West2.97 km
BalagundaSouth-East2.98 km
ChoudluEast3.23 km
ThakeriWest3.48 km
AbbimattaNorth-West4.03 km
KiragandurSouth4.36 km
DoddatholurNorth4.87 km
MasagoduEast4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanagallu

Hanagallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 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 Somwarpet to Hanagallu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Hanagallu is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanagallu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hanagallu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Hanagallu

Where is Hanagallu located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Hanagallu?

Hanagallu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hanagallu?

The pincode of Hanagallu is 571236.

What is the population of Hanagallu?

Hanagallu has a total population of 2,327, including 1,117 males and 1,210 females.

How many households are there in Hanagallu?

There are 612 households in Hanagallu.

What is the literacy rate in Hanagallu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanagallu is 75.29%. Male literacy is 80.93% and female literacy is 70.08%.