Jakkasandra - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Jakkasandra is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Dod Ballapur and around 40 km from Bangalore Rural. Aralumallige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakkasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakkasandra is 625120. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.76 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jakkasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Jakkasandra village had a total population of 239 people, including 114 males and 125 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.56%, with male literacy at 75.73% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakkasandra

Jakkasandra 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 Jakkasandra

Jakkasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dodballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Jakkasandra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Jakkasandra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakkasandra

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

Health Facilities in Jakkasandra

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

FAQs about Jakkasandra