Yarehalli - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Yarehalli is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Bhadravati and around 25 km from Shimoga. Yerehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yarehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yarehalli is 608593. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.68 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Yarehalli 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 Yarehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Yarehalli village had a total population of 2,997 people, including 1,501 males and 1,496 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 77.37% and female literacy at 60.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,354, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Yarehalli

Yarehalli 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 Yarehalli

Yarehalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Yarehalli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Yarehalli is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yarehalli

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

Health Facilities in Yarehalli

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

FAQs about Yarehalli