Mayasandra - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Mayasandra is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kunikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mayasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayasandra is 606133. The village covers a total geographical area of 716.24 hectares and falls under the 577599 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mayasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Mayasandra village had a total population of 738 people, including 374 males and 364 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.31%, with male literacy at 68.82% and female literacy at 57.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Mayasandra

Mayasandra 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 Mayasandra

Mayasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Mayasandra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Mayasandra 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 Mayasandra

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

Health Facilities in Mayasandra

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

FAQs about Mayasandra