Menasi - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Menasi is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Dod Ballapur and around 45 km from Bangalore Rural. Kesthuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menasi is 625121. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.26 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Menasi 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 Menasi

According to the 2011 Census, Menasi village had a total population of 1,137 people, including 592 males and 545 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.63%, with male literacy at 85.85% and female literacy at 64.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,137592545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035548
Scheduled Castes (SC)1539261
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population782461321
Illiterate Population355131224

Nearby Villages of Menasi

Menasi 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)
JakkasandraSouth-East1.10 km
KesthurNorth1.43 km
ChunchegowdanahosahalliWest2.17 km
AralamalligeSouth-East2.49 km
MandibyadarahalliNorth-West2.58 km
NagasandraEast2.73 km
GalipujeNorth2.74 km
KodigehalliNorth-East2.84 km
NeralaghattaNorth2.99 km
TalagavaraNorth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Menasi

Public transport in the Menasi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Menasi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Menasi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Menasi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Menasi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Menasi

Where is Menasi located?

Menasi village is located in Doddaballapura Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Menasi?

The Gram Panchayat of Menasi is Kesthuru.

What is the population of Menasi?

Menasi had a total population of 1,137, including 592 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Menasi?

Menasi had 279 households.

What is the literacy rate in Menasi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Menasi was 75.63%. Male literacy was 85.85% and female literacy was 64.59%.