Kerehalli - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kerehalli is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Sorab and around 130 km from Shimoga. Katuvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerehalli is 607454. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.47 hectares and falls under the 577419 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kerehalli

As per Census 2011, Kerehalli village has a total population of 1,434 people, consisting of 719 males and 715 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,111 literate and 323 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerehalli

Kerehalli 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 Kerehalli

Kerehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Kerehalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kerehalli is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerehalli

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

Health Facilities in Kerehalli

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

FAQs about Kerehalli