Chokkasandra - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Chokkasandra is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Hosakote and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Nandagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chokkasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokkasandra is 625564. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.48 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chokkasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Chokkasandra village had a total population of 606 people, including 303 males and 303 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.13%, with male literacy at 70.57% and female literacy at 47.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.

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 Population606303303
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803842
Scheduled Castes (SC)219103116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population311187124
Illiterate Population295116179

Nearby Villages of Chokkasandra

Chokkasandra 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)
MothakadahalliSouth1.51 km
NandagudiNorth1.78 km
GiddanahalliNorth-East2.20 km
HosadimbahalliSouth-West2.33 km
MuddenahalliEast2.38 km
BavapuraWest2.58 km
MumynahosahalliSouth-West2.61 km
KarapanahalliSouth2.67 km
KondrahalliEast2.68 km
GullenahalliSouth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chokkasandra

Chokkasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Chokkasandra is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Chokkasandra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chokkasandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chokkasandra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chokkasandra

Where is Chokkasandra located?

Chokkasandra village is located in Hosakote Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chokkasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Chokkasandra is Nandagudi.

What is the population of Chokkasandra?

Chokkasandra had a total population of 606, including 303 males and 303 females.

How many households are there in Chokkasandra?

Chokkasandra had 151 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chokkasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chokkasandra was 59.13%. Male literacy was 70.57% and female literacy was 47.51%.