Ganagalur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Ganagalur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Hosakote and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Ganagaluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganagalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganagalur is 625759. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.29 hectares. Malur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ganagalur 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 Ganagalur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganagalur village had a total population of 1,015 people, including 516 males and 499 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.09%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 65.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganagalur

Ganagalur 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 Ganagalur

Ganagalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devangonthi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Ganagalur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Ganagalur is about 35 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 Ganagalur

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

Health Facilities in Ganagalur

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

FAQs about Ganagalur