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

According to the 2011 Census, Jakkasandra village had a total population of 1,770 people, including 906 males and 864 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 81.51% and female literacy at 65.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jakkasandra