Ganagalu - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Ganagalu is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Hosakote and around 28 km from Bangalore Rural. Doddagattiganabbe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganagalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganagalu is 625706. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ganagalu 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 Ganagalu

According to the 2011 Census, Ganagalu village had a total population of 470 people, including 233 males and 237 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 80.19% and female literacy at 71.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganagalu

Ganagalu 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 Ganagalu

Ganagalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is White Field Satellite, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Ganagalu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Ganagalu is about 28 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 Ganagalu

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

Health Facilities in Ganagalu

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

FAQs about Ganagalu