Banahalli - Malur, Kolar

Banahalli is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Banahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahalli is 622443. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.79 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Banahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Banahalli village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 890 males and 836 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.89%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 59.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 320.

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

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 Tyakal, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Banahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 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