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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Karahalli village had a total population of 2,586 people, including 1,333 males and 1,253 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 81.10% and female literacy at 67.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 458, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Karahalli