Alhal - Shorapur, Yadgir

Alhal is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Yaktapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alhal is 620898. The village covers a total geographical area of 1208.21 hectares and falls under the 585216 pincode. Talikota is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Alhal

According to the 2011 Census, Alhal village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 508 males and 536 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.46%, with male literacy at 63.62% and female literacy at 44.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Alhal

Alhal 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 Alhal

Public transport in the Alhal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Benl, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talikota to Alhal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Alhal is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alhal

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

Health Facilities in Alhal

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

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