Sasalu - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Sasalu is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Muthugadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasalu is 605638. The village covers a total geographical area of 1037.53 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sasalu

According to the 2011 Census, Sasalu village had a total population of 1,590 people, including 791 males and 799 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.70%, with male literacy at 83.26% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 709, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasalu

Sasalu 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 Sasalu

Sasalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Sasalu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Sasalu is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasalu

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

Health Facilities in Sasalu

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

FAQs about Sasalu