Banahalli - Bangarapet, Kolar

Banahalli is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. A.jothena Halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahalli is 622533. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.27 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Banahalli

As per Census 2011, Banahalli village has a total population of 981 people, consisting of 514 males and 467 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 515 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 527 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banahalli

Banahalli 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 Banahalli

Banahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Varadapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Banahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Banahalli is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banahalli

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

Health Facilities in Banahalli

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

FAQs about Banahalli