Banahalli - Mulbagal, Kolar

Banahalli is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Uttanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banahalli is 622909. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.21 hectares and falls under the 563127 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Mulbagal 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 840 people, including 407 males and 433 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.97%, with male literacy at 67.87% and female literacy at 44.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 547, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Public transport in the Banahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalsanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Banahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Banahalli is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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