Esthur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Esthur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Hosakote and around 52 km from Bangalore Rural. Ittasandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Esthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Esthur is 625474. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.14 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Esthur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Esthur

According to the 2011 Census, Esthur village had a total population of 669 people, including 339 males and 330 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.87%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 55.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211.

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 Population669339330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553421
Scheduled Castes (SC)211105106
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population429259170
Illiterate Population24080160

Nearby Villages of Esthur

Esthur 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)
Esthur HosahalliNorth-West0.88 km
Esthur AmanikereSouth-West1.40 km
KalyapuraNorth1.43 km
IttasandraSouth-East1.43 km
ByarasandraWest1.85 km
CheemasandraSouth2.06 km
AnupahalliSouth-West2.10 km
DimbahalliSouth2.15 km
RalkunteNorth-East2.30 km
ShivapuraSouth-West2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Esthur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Esthur. The nearest railway station is Avati, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Esthur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Esthur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Esthur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Esthur 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 Esthur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Esthur 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 Esthur

Where is Esthur located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Esthur?

The Gram Panchayat of Esthur is Ittasandra.

What is the population of Esthur?

Esthur had a total population of 669, including 339 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Esthur?

Esthur had 147 households.

What is the literacy rate in Esthur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Esthur was 69.87%. Male literacy was 84.92% and female literacy was 55.02%.