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 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 Ganagalur

As per Census 2011, Ganagalur village has a total population of 1,015 people, consisting of 516 males and 499 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ganagalur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,015516499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125359
Scheduled Castes (SC)220112108
Literate Population660372288
Illiterate Population355144211

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Thathnur PlantationNorth-West1.69 km
BagursonnahalliEast1.87 km
BagurSouth-West2.06 km
ChikkathirupathyEast2.10 km
ThiruvarangaWest2.16 km
YattakodiNorth2.22 km
MaramgereSouth2.45 km
KalkereSouth-East2.49 km
ThathnurNorth-West2.65 km
KadumuthsandraNorth-East2.81 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ganagalur

Where is Ganagalur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ganagalur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganagalur is Ganagaluru.

What is the population of Ganagalur?

Ganagalur has a total population of 1,015, including 516 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Ganagalur?

There are 212 households in Ganagalur.

What is the literacy rate in Ganagalur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganagalur is 65.02%. Male literacy is 72.09% and female literacy is 57.72%.