Karahalli - Bangarapet, Kolar

Karahalli is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Karahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karahalli is 622493. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.48 hectares and falls under the 563162 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Karahalli 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 Karahalli

As per Census 2011, Karahalli village has a total population of 2,586 people, consisting of 1,333 males and 1,253 females. The village has 591 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,736 literate and 850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 458 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5861,3331,253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258148110
Scheduled Castes (SC)458234224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18810
Literate Population1,736961775
Illiterate Population850372478

Nearby Villages of Karahalli

Karahalli 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)
YelaburgiNorth-West1.46 km
NernahalliNorth-East1.61 km
BenganurSouth-East1.82 km
ThammenhalliEast2.08 km
Dodda AnkandhalliWest2.47 km
DesihlliSouth2.59 km
KarabeleNorth-West2.84 km
HunasanahalliSouth-West2.89 km
MargalNorth3.00 km
SoregowdanakoteSouth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karahalli

Karahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangarapet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Karahalli is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Karahalli is about 18 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 Karahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Karahalli

Where is Karahalli located?

Karahalli village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karahalli?

Karahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karahalli?

The pincode of Karahalli is 563162.

What is the population of Karahalli?

Karahalli has a total population of 2,586, including 1,333 males and 1,253 females.

How many households are there in Karahalli?

There are 591 households in Karahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Karahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karahalli is 67.13%. Male literacy is 72.09% and female literacy is 61.85%.