Chinnasandra - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Chinnasandra is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Chinnasandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinnasandra is 624664. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.76 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chinnasandra

As per Census 2011, Chinnasandra village has a total population of 4,248 people, consisting of 2,183 males and 2,065 females. The village has 874 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 564 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,887 literate and 1,361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 436 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 251 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2482,1832,065
Child Population (0–6 yrs)564289275
Scheduled Castes (SC)436222214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251128123
Literate Population2,8871,5791,308
Illiterate Population1,361604757

Nearby Villages of Chinnasandra

Chinnasandra 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)
KendanahalliSouth-West1.46 km
KatamachnahalliNorth-East1.57 km
NagadenahalliWest1.80 km
NallaguttahalliNorth2.08 km
SuladenahalliSouth2.27 km
NarayanahalliNorth-West2.33 km
MunganahalliEast2.40 km
ChapuraSouth-West2.58 km
AlambagiriSouth-East2.82 km
PerumachanahalliSouth-West2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chinnasandra

Chinnasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Chinnasandra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Chinnasandra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinnasandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chinnasandra

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

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

FAQs about Chinnasandra

Where is Chinnasandra located?

Chinnasandra village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chinnasandra?

Chinnasandra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chinnasandra?

The pincode of Chinnasandra is 563125.

What is the population of Chinnasandra?

Chinnasandra has a total population of 4,248, including 2,183 males and 2,065 females.

How many households are there in Chinnasandra?

There are 874 households in Chinnasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Chinnasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinnasandra is 67.96%. Male literacy is 72.33% and female literacy is 63.34%.