Gandlachinthe - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Gandlachinthe is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Talakayalabetta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandlachinthe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandlachinthe is 624052. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.42 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gandlachinthe

According to the 2011 Census, Gandlachinthe village had a total population of 684 people, including 344 males and 340 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.17%, with male literacy at 63.51% and female literacy at 50.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandlachinthe

Gandlachinthe 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 Gandlachinthe

Gandlachinthe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Gandlachinthe is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gandlachinthe is about 45 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 Gandlachinthe

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

Health Facilities in Gandlachinthe

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

FAQs about Gandlachinthe