Meenakuntehalli - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Meenakuntehalli is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Pavagada and around 114 km from Tumkur. Kamanadurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meenakuntehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meenakuntehalli is 610571. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.47 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Meenakuntehalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pavagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meenakuntehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Meenakuntehalli village had a total population of 711 people, including 371 males and 340 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.79%, with male literacy at 72.57% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Meenakuntehalli

Meenakuntehalli 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 Meenakuntehalli

Meenakuntehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Meenakuntehalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Meenakuntehalli is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meenakuntehalli

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

Health Facilities in Meenakuntehalli

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

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