Jakkasandra - Harohalli, Bengaluru South

Jakkasandra is a village situated in the Harohalli taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kanakapura and around 38 km from Ramanagara. Cheelur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakkasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakkasandra is 626379. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.51 hectares and falls under the 562112 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jakkasandra

As per Census 2011, Jakkasandra village has a total population of 1,770 people, consisting of 906 males and 864 females. The village has 425 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,184 literate and 586 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,770906864
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1657392
Scheduled Castes (SC)353173180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,184679505
Illiterate Population586227359

Nearby Villages of Jakkasandra

Jakkasandra 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)
KeeranagereEast1.57 km
DevarakaggalahalliNorth1.87 km
CheeluruSouth-West2.00 km
ChikkadevarahalliEast2.17 km
T.hosahalliSouth-East2.25 km
BannikuppeNorth-West3.10 km
MaralagereNorth-East3.13 km
ChikkakalbaluWest3.84 km
KurubarhalliNorth-West3.94 km
MarasandraSouth-East3.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jakkasandra

Public transport in the Jakkasandra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ketohalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Kanakapura to Jakkasandra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Jakkasandra is about 38 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 Jakkasandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jakkasandra

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

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

FAQs about Jakkasandra

Where is Jakkasandra located?

Jakkasandra village is located in Harohalli Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jakkasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Jakkasandra is Cheelur.

What is the pincode of Jakkasandra?

The pincode of Jakkasandra is 562112.

What is the population of Jakkasandra?

Jakkasandra has a total population of 1,770, including 906 males and 864 females.

How many households are there in Jakkasandra?

There are 425 households in Jakkasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Jakkasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jakkasandra is 66.89%. Male literacy is 74.94% and female literacy is 58.45%.