Gangara - Alur, Hassan

Gangara is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hanchur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangara is 616425. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.74 hectares and falls under the 573128 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gangara

According to the 2011 Census, Gangara village had a total population of 282 people, including 153 males and 129 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.41%, with male literacy at 75.54% and female literacy at 55.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangara

Gangara 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 Gangara

Public transport in the Gangara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Gangara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Gangara is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangara

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

Health Facilities in Gangara

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

FAQs about Gangara