Karehalli - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Karehalli is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhadravati and around 27 km from Shimoga. Karehalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karehalli is 608631. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.5 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Karehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Karehalli village had a total population of 1,881 people, including 954 males and 927 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.25%, with male literacy at 87.37% and female literacy at 66.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Karehalli

Karehalli 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 Karehalli

Karehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Karehalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Karehalli is about 27 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 Karehalli

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

Health Facilities in Karehalli

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

FAQs about Karehalli