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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Varasandra village had a total population of 568 people, including 289 males and 279 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.38%, with male literacy at 60.56% and female literacy at 37.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

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