Gangara

Gangara is a village located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Hanchur is the gram panchayat of Gangara village.

Here you can discover what makes Gangara unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Gangara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gangara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangara is 616425. The village spans a total geographical area of 173.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573218. Alur is nearest town to Gangara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gangara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gangara

Population of Gangara

According to the 2011 Census, Gangara has a total population of about 282, with approximately 153 males and 129 females. The sex ratio is around 843 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.99%, with male literacy at about 68.63% and female literacy near 51.94%. There are around 72 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gangara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gangara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gangara. As per the 2011 stats, Gangara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gangara

Knowing the nearby villages of Gangara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gangara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangara