Sasalu - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Sasalu is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Dod Ballapur and around 66 km from Bangalore Rural. Sasalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasalu is 624987. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.38 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sasalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sasalu

According to the 2011 Census, Sasalu village had a total population of 954 people, including 487 males and 467 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.45%, with male literacy at 83.37% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasalu

Sasalu 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 Sasalu

Sasalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Sasalu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Sasalu is about 66 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 Sasalu

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

Health Facilities in Sasalu

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

FAQs about Sasalu