Hanasa - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Hanasa is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Tirthahalli and around 96 km from Shimoga. Megaravalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanasa is 608275. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.47 hectares and falls under the 577424 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Hanasa

According to the 2011 Census, Hanasa village had a total population of 268 people, including 128 males and 140 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.97%, with male literacy at 83.74% and female literacy at 74.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population268128140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16511
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)826
Literate Population19910396
Illiterate Population692544

Nearby Villages of Hanasa

Hanasa 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)
BilumaneSouth1.30 km
MaradiWest2.02 km
MegaravalliSouth-East2.64 km
LakkundaNorth-East2.78 km
KolagibyluNorth3.14 km
KattekoppaNorth3.14 km
ShivalliSouth-West4.19 km
ShettigalakoppaNorth-East4.26 km
HuruliSouth-West4.44 km
AlamanepalbasagereEast4.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanasa

Public transport in the Hanasa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kundapura, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Hanasa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Hanasa is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanasa

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

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

Health Facilities in Hanasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hanasa

Where is Hanasa located?

Hanasa village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hanasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Hanasa is Megaravalli.

What is the pincode of Hanasa?

The pincode of Hanasa is 577424.

What is the population of Hanasa?

Hanasa had a total population of 268, including 128 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Hanasa?

Hanasa had 67 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hanasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanasa was 78.97%. Male literacy was 83.74% and female literacy was 74.42%.