Polenahalli - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Polenahalli is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Madhugiri and around 72 km from Tumkur. Muddenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Polenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polenahalli is 610903. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.68 hectares and falls under the 572133 pincode. Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Polenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Polenahalli village had a total population of 1,257 people, including 644 males and 613 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.58%, with male literacy at 73.30% and female literacy at 53.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Polenahalli

Polenahalli 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 Polenahalli

Polenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) to Polenahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Polenahalli is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Polenahalli

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

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