Tandaga - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Tandaga is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thandaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tandaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tandaga is 605989. The village covers a total geographical area of 1545.77 hectares and falls under the 577597 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Tandaga

As per Census 2011, Tandaga village has a total population of 2,359 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,206 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,508 literate and 851 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3591,1531,206
Child Population (0–6 yrs)243122121
Scheduled Castes (SC)427199228
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1385
Literate Population1,508803705
Illiterate Population851350501

Nearby Villages of Tandaga

Tandaga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GaragaNorth3.07 km
SingenahalliWest3.47 km
UppinahalliSouth-West3.51 km
MallihalliEast3.55 km
Yaraduguddasandi KavalNorth-East3.82 km
G.bommenahalliWest4.01 km
KerehosahalliNorth-West4.14 km
SomenahalliEast4.31 km
KidukanahalliSouth-East4.45 km
MylarapuraNorth-East4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tandaga

Public transport in the Tandaga is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Tandaga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Tandaga is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tandaga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tandaga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tandaga

Where is Tandaga located?

Tandaga village is located in Hosdurga Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tandaga?

The Gram Panchayat of Tandaga is Thandaga.

What is the pincode of Tandaga?

The pincode of Tandaga is 577597.

What is the population of Tandaga?

Tandaga has a total population of 2,359, including 1,153 males and 1,206 females.

How many households are there in Tandaga?

There are 536 households in Tandaga.

What is the literacy rate in Tandaga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tandaga is 63.93%. Male literacy is 69.64% and female literacy is 58.46%.