Halmathur
Halmathur is a revenue village in Koppa taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It had a population of 993 in 290 households (Census 2011).
993 souls. 290 homes.
Koppa taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.
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Halmathur today
- Black pepper₹30,430Koppa APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Beans₹3,600Chikkamagaluru APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹3,500Chikkamagaluru APMC · 21 Oct 2026
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Halmathur is a village in Koppa taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. At the 2011 Census it had 993 people in 290 households, with a literacy rate of 87.9%. It is administered by the Bhandigadi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 577126.
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Gram panchayat
Halmathur is in the Bhandigadi gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bhandigadi
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Halmathur compares
By population, Halmathur ranks #31 of 80 inhabited villages in Koppa taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Halmathur had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Halmathur at a glance
Halmathur is a village of 993 people in 290 households (Census 2011) in Koppa taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, the 31st of 80 inhabited villages in Koppa taluka by population. Literacy is 87.9%, 5.3 points above the taluka figure of 82.6%, and the sex ratio is 1,060 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 577126, served by Halmathur post office; the LGD village code is 608967.
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Key facts — Halmathur
Villages sharing pincode 577126
Post office: Halmathur
Other villages in Koppa taluka
View all 80 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 993Census 2011
- Male / female
- 482 / 511
- Households
- 290
- People per home
- 3.4
- Literacy rate
- 87.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Halmathur on the map
Halmathur · 13.5772° N, 75.2400° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Halmathur's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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Elsewhere in Karnataka
- ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕೆ
District Administration, Hassan · 29 Sept 2026
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Government jobs near Halmathur
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Nearest services to Halmathur
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Halmathur's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchState Bank of India · 6.5 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- ATMATM · 6.5 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Post officeHalmathur Branch Post Office · 100 m (straight line) · PIN 577126 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 12 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCKammaradi Primary Health Centre · 3.1 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolGovernment Model Higher Primary School · 160 m (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
Essential services & places near Halmathur
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Halmathur's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices602 in Chikkamagaluru district
Post office · 100 m away (straight line)
- Kammaradi Post Office
Post office · 3 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3.5 km away (straight line)
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM · 6.5 km away (straight line)
- State Bank of India
Bank · 6.5 km away (straight line)
- Syndicate Bank
Bank · 9 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics122 in Chikkamagaluru district
Primary / community health centre · 3.1 km away (straight line)
Chavalmane
Hospital · 7.4 km away (straight line)
Devangi
Clinic · 8.4 km away (straight line)
Hirekodige
- Aarogyanikethana Ayurvedic Clinic
Clinic · 9.2 km away (straight line)
Hospital · 9.6 km away (straight line)
Begar
Primary / community health centre · 11 km away (straight line)
Megaravalli
Schools & anganwadis56 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Government Model Higher Primary School
School · 160 m away (straight line)
- Kammaradi High School
School · 2.4 km away (straight line)
- Government Higher Primary School
School · 3.8 km away (straight line)
Colleges & universities14 in Chikkamagaluru district
Coaching / training institute · 6.4 km away (straight line)
Agumbe - Koppa Rd, Niluvagilu, Chickkamagaluru
- ಅಭಿನವ ರಮಾನಂದ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಜೂನಿಯರ್ ಕಾಲೇಜು
College · 8.9 km away (straight line)
Coaching / training institute · 9.3 km away (straight line)
Chitrakoot, Hariharapura, Chikkamagaluru
- Government High School & Pre-university College
College · 20 km away (straight line)
- Government PU College
College · 26 km away (straight line)
- Kuvempu University
University · 46 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations6 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Hariharapura Police Station
Police station · 9 km away (straight line)
- Tirthahalli Police Station
Police station · 13 km away (straight line)
- Police Station
Police station · 14 km away (straight line)
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Taluk Office
Taluk office (Tahsildar) · 17 km away (straight line)
- Taluk Office
Taluk office (Tahsildar) · 17 km away (straight line)
Government offices5 in Chikkamagaluru district
- PWD Office
Government office · 13 km away (straight line)
- Forest Department
Government office · 13 km away (straight line)
- Sanskruthi Mandira
Government office · 13 km away (straight line)
Court · 13 km away (straight line)
Sagar Road, Tirthahalli
Temples87 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Shakatapura Matha
Temple · 3.3 km away (straight line)
- Ramanathabhootha Temple
Temple · 3.8 km away (straight line)
- Channakeshava temple
Temple · 4 km away (straight line)
Churches5 in Chikkamagaluru district
Mosques8 in Chikkamagaluru district
Other places of worship10 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Tirthamuthur Mutt
Place of worship · 4.8 km away (straight line)
- Jain Temple
Place of worship · 8 km away (straight line)
Transport89 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 12 km away (straight line)
- Hegde Petrol Bunk
Petrol pump · 12 km away (straight line)
- Caltex
Petrol pump · 12 km away (straight line)
- Main Bus Stand
Bus station · 13 km away (straight line)
- Tirthahalli Main Bus Stop
Bus station · 13 km away (straight line)
- KSRTC Bus Stand
Bus station · 15 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services3 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Kerodi Complex
Market / mandi · 13 km away (straight line)
- Fish & Meat Market
Market / mandi · 13 km away (straight line)
- Tirthahalli Market
Market / mandi · 13 km away (straight line)
Community places25 in Chikkamagaluru district
- Kammaradi High School Play ground
Sports ground / stadium · 2.3 km away (straight line)
- GPUC Ground
Sports ground / stadium · 13 km away (straight line)
- Tunga College Ground
Sports ground / stadium · 13 km away (straight line)
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People often ask about Halmathur
Where is Halmathur located?
Halmathur is a village in Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Halmathur in?
Halmathur is in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Halmathur belong to?
Halmathur comes under the Bhandigadi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Halmathur?
The pincode of Halmathur, Koppa, Chikkamagaluru is 577126.
What is the population of Halmathur?
As per the 2011 Census, Halmathur had a population of 993 (482 males and 511 females).
How many households are there in Halmathur?
Halmathur had 290 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Halmathur?
The literacy rate of Halmathur was 87.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Halmathur?
Halmathur had 1,060 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Halmathur in?
Halmathur is in the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Halmathur?
Kota Srinivas Poojary (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Halmathur, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Halmathur in?
Halmathur is in the Sringeri assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Halmathur?
T.D.Rajegowda (Indian National Congress) won the Sringeri assembly seat, which includes Halmathur, in 2023.
What is the LGD code of Halmathur?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Halmathur is 608967 and its Census 2011 village code is 608967.
Which villages are near Halmathur?
Villages near Halmathur include Bhandigadi (3.9 km), Hosaagrahara (4.1 km), Basavani (4.2 km), Kesalur (4.5 km), Shanuvalli (7.3 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Halmathur?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
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- ATM
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- Market
- Police
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (20 Sept 2026 – 19 Oct 2026): 177.4 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for October: 167.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chikkamagaluru district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 23 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black pepper | Koppa APMC | 30,430 | 30,430 | 30,430 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Chikkamagaluru APMC | 3,000 | 4,200 | 3,600 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Chikkamagaluru APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Chikkamagaluru APMC | 3,700 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Chikkamagaluru APMC | 1,700 | 1,800 | 1,750 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | Chikkamagaluru APMC | 400 | 2,000 | 1,200 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Chikkamagaluru APMC | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Ladies Finger · Ladies Finger | Chikkamagaluru APMC | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 20 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Halmathur's shops.
Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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