Varasandra - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Varasandra is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Thimmsandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varasandra is 624025. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.69 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Varasandra 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 Varasandra

As per Census 2011, Varasandra village has a total population of 568 people, consisting of 289 males and 279 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Varasandra

Varasandra 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 Varasandra

Public transport in the Varasandra 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 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Varasandra is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Varasandra is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varasandra

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

Health Facilities in Varasandra

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

FAQs about Varasandra