Asandi - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Asandi is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Kadur and around 72 km from Chikmagalur. Asandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asandi is 609392. The village covers a total geographical area of 911.55 hectares and falls under the 577550 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Asandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asandi

According to the 2011 Census, Asandi village had a total population of 2,194 people, including 1,095 males and 1,099 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.40%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 75.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Asandi

Asandi 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 Asandi

Asandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Asandi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Asandi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asandi

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

Health Facilities in Asandi

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

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