Poovanahalli - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Poovanahalli is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Ganjigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poovanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poovanahalli is 613669. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.97 hectares and falls under the 571812 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Poovanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Poovanahalli village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 597 males and 556 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.28%, with male literacy at 63.64% and female literacy at 48.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 792.

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

Nearby Villages of Poovanahalli

Poovanahalli 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 Poovanahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Poovanahalli. The nearest railway station is Hampapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Poovanahalli is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Poovanahalli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poovanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Poovanahalli

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

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