Agrahara - Sandur, Ballari

Agrahara is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Sandur and around 90 km from Bellary. Agrahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agrahara is 604984. The village covers a total geographical area of 2459 hectares and falls under the 583128 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Agrahara

As per Census 2011, Agrahara village has a total population of 3,930 people, consisting of 2,029 males and 1,901 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 617 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,909 literate and 2,021 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,784 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Agrahara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9302,0291,901
Child Population (0–6 yrs)617313304
Scheduled Castes (SC)285146139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,7841,4161,368
Literate Population1,9091,181728
Illiterate Population2,0218481,173

Nearby Villages of Agrahara

Agrahara 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)
GenatikatteEast2.44 km
SovenahalliNorth3.64 km
KakkuppiSouth-West4.28 km
HarudiSouth5.16 km
GundinaholeNorth-West5.26 km
AmmanakeriWest5.27 km
Adavi SooravvanahalliSouth-West5.87 km
ChornurEast6.72 km
RamadurgSouth-East7.14 km
ThippanamaradiNorth-East7.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agrahara

Agrahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Agrahara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Agrahara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agrahara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Agrahara

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

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

FAQs about Agrahara

Where is Agrahara located?

Agrahara village is located in Sandur Taluka, Ballari district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Agrahara?

Agrahara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Agrahara?

The pincode of Agrahara is 583128.

What is the population of Agrahara?

Agrahara has a total population of 3,930, including 2,029 males and 1,901 females.

How many households are there in Agrahara?

There are 674 households in Agrahara.

What is the literacy rate in Agrahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agrahara is 48.58%. Male literacy is 58.21% and female literacy is 38.30%.