Horalavadi - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Horalavadi is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Nanjangud and around 30 km from Mysore. Horalavadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horalavadi is 619247. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.54 hectares and falls under the 571129 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Horalavadi

As per Census 2011, Horalavadi village has a total population of 2,752 people, consisting of 1,387 males and 1,365 females. The village has 612 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,508 literate and 1,244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 575 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 556 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7521,3871,365
Child Population (0–6 yrs)243120123
Scheduled Castes (SC)575282293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)556284272
Literate Population1,508824684
Illiterate Population1,244563681

Nearby Villages of Horalavadi

Horalavadi 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)
AlamburEast1.10 km
MullurSouth-West1.38 km
BokkahalliNorth-East2.32 km
SaragooruEast2.41 km
GeekahalliSouth-West2.49 km
BendagahalliSouth-East3.06 km
ThoremavuWest3.24 km
MallupuraSouth-East3.37 km
HaniyamballiEast4.02 km
GonahalliEast4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Horalavadi

Horalavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasambudhi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Horalavadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Horalavadi is about 30 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 Horalavadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Horalavadi

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

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

FAQs about Horalavadi

Where is Horalavadi located?

Horalavadi village is located in Nanjangud Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Horalavadi?

Horalavadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Horalavadi?

The pincode of Horalavadi is 571129.

What is the population of Horalavadi?

Horalavadi has a total population of 2,752, including 1,387 males and 1,365 females.

How many households are there in Horalavadi?

There are 612 households in Horalavadi.

What is the literacy rate in Horalavadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Horalavadi is 54.80%. Male literacy is 59.41% and female literacy is 50.11%.