Karthikeshwar - Sandur, Ballari

Karthikeshwar is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Sandur and around 65 km from Bellary. Devagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karthikeshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karthikeshwar is 605009. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.19 hectares and falls under the 583112 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Karthikeshwar 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 Karthikeshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Karthikeshwar village had a total population of 1,589 people, including 822 males and 767 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 85.03% and female literacy at 64.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Karthikeshwar

Karthikeshwar 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 Karthikeshwar

Karthikeshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadiganuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Karthikeshwar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Karthikeshwar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karthikeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Karthikeshwar

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

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