Samandur - Anekal, Bengaluru Urban

Samandur is a village situated in the Anekal taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Anekal and around 42 km from Bangalore. Samandur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samandur is 613353. The village covers a total geographical area of 750.84 hectares. Anekal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Samandur

As per Census 2011, Samandur village has a total population of 2,501 people, consisting of 1,254 males and 1,247 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,572 literate and 929 illiterate residents. Additionally, 622 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5011,2541,247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316148168
Scheduled Castes (SC)622320302
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291712
Literate Population1,572894678
Illiterate Population929360569

Nearby Villages of Samandur

Samandur 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)
MaranaikanahalliNorth-East1.61 km
Channena AgraharaWest1.84 km
RachamanahalliNorth-West1.91 km
KothagondapalliEast2.62 km
HalehalliNorth2.66 km
M.medihalliNorth-West2.85 km
SubmangalaSouth-West2.86 km
KomaranapalliSouth2.97 km
BidaragereWest3.37 km
BestammanahalliNorth-West3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samandur

Public transport in the Samandur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anekal Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anekal to Samandur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Samandur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samandur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samandur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Samandur

Where is Samandur located?

Samandur village is located in Anekal Taluka, Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samandur?

Samandur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Samandur?

Samandur has a total population of 2,501, including 1,254 males and 1,247 females.

How many households are there in Samandur?

There are 540 households in Samandur.

What is the literacy rate in Samandur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samandur is 62.85%. Male literacy is 71.29% and female literacy is 54.37%.