Marasandra - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Marasandra is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Magadi and around 65 km from Ramanagara. Kannur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marasandra is 625817. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.55 hectares and falls under the 561101 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Marasandra

As per Census 2011, Marasandra village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 221 males and 199 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 220 literate and 200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population420221199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291316
Scheduled Castes (SC)1558471
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population22014278
Illiterate Population20079121

Nearby Villages of Marasandra

Marasandra 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)
KannanurNorth-West1.22 km
GundigereSouth1.41 km
ChikkamaskalNorth-East2.30 km
ChowdibegurNorth2.53 km
KenkereWest2.60 km
DollenahalliEast3.03 km
HulikalSouth-West3.12 km
BettahalliSouth-East3.30 km
ThammenahalliSouth3.33 km
HanchibasavanapalyaSouth3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marasandra

Marasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Marasandra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Marasandra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marasandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Marasandra

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

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

FAQs about Marasandra

Where is Marasandra located?

Marasandra village is located in Magadi Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Marasandra is Kannur.

What is the pincode of Marasandra?

The pincode of Marasandra is 561101.

What is the population of Marasandra?

Marasandra has a total population of 420, including 221 males and 199 females.

How many households are there in Marasandra?

There are 103 households in Marasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Marasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marasandra is 52.38%. Male literacy is 64.25% and female literacy is 39.20%.