Yelehund - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Yelehund is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Heggadadevankote and around 65 km from Mysore. Bheemanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelehund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelehund is 618845. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.55 hectares and falls under the 571114 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Yelehund

According to the 2011 Census, Yelehund village had a total population of 548 people, including 275 males and 273 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.53%, with male literacy at 77.17% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelehund

Yelehund 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 Yelehund

Yelehund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Yelehund is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Yelehund is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelehund

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

Health Facilities in Yelehund

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

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