Chokasandra - Kanakapura, Bengaluru South

Chokasandra is a village situated in the Kanakapura taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Kanakapura and around 33 km from Ramanagara. T.bekkuppe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chokasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokasandra is 626477. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.49 hectares and falls under the 562117 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chokasandra

As per Census 2011, Chokasandra village has a total population of 1,206 people, consisting of 617 males and 589 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 623 literate and 583 illiterate residents. Additionally, 888 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,206617589
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346767
Scheduled Castes (SC)888460428
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population623366257
Illiterate Population583251332

Nearby Villages of Chokasandra

Chokasandra 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)
TigalarahosahalliSouth1.41 km
AralaluNorth-East1.93 km
ShivanahalliWest2.49 km
SeegekoteSouth-West2.60 km
BekuppeEast2.61 km
CheeranakuppeNorth-East3.07 km
Nidagallu AralalasandraSouth-East3.24 km
AnjanapuraSouth-West3.38 km
HulibeleSouth3.55 km
Kanakapura (rural)North-East3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chokasandra

Chokasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramanagaram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 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 Chokasandra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Chokasandra is about 33 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 Chokasandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chokasandra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chokasandra

Where is Chokasandra located?

Chokasandra village is located in Kanakapura Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chokasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Chokasandra is T.bekkuppe.

What is the pincode of Chokasandra?

The pincode of Chokasandra is 562117.

What is the population of Chokasandra?

Chokasandra has a total population of 1,206, including 617 males and 589 females.

How many households are there in Chokasandra?

There are 291 households in Chokasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Chokasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chokasandra is 51.66%. Male literacy is 59.32% and female literacy is 43.63%.