Gerasanahalli - Hunsur, Mysuru

Gerasanahalli is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Hunsur and around 26 km from Mysore. Husenpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerasanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerasanahalli is 618441. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.82 hectares and falls under the 571103 pincode. Krishnarajanagara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gerasanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hunsur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gerasanahalli

As per Census 2011, Gerasanahalli village has a total population of 1,841 people, consisting of 920 males and 921 females. The village has 448 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,024 literate and 817 illiterate residents. Additionally, 462 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gerasanahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,841920921
Child Population (0–6 yrs)205101104
Scheduled Castes (SC)462232230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)764234
Literate Population1,024585439
Illiterate Population817335482

Nearby Villages of Gerasanahalli

Gerasanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VaddarahalliSouth-East1.47 km
HusenpuraWest1.56 km
MydanahalliSouth-West2.22 km
YachegowdanahalliNorth-East2.38 km
HalebeeduSouth2.44 km
HarohalliNorth2.46 km
HalladakallahalliSouth-East2.65 km
DadadakallahalliEast2.69 km
HusenpuranalaNorth-West2.86 km
KempanahalliSouth-West3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gerasanahalli

Gerasanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagarkatte, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajanagara to Gerasanahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Gerasanahalli is about 26 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 Gerasanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gerasanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gerasanahalli

Where is Gerasanahalli located?

Gerasanahalli village is located in Hunsur Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gerasanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Gerasanahalli is Husenpura.

What is the pincode of Gerasanahalli?

The pincode of Gerasanahalli is 571103.

What is the population of Gerasanahalli?

Gerasanahalli has a total population of 1,841, including 920 males and 921 females.

How many households are there in Gerasanahalli?

There are 448 households in Gerasanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Gerasanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gerasanahalli is 55.62%. Male literacy is 63.59% and female literacy is 47.67%.