Ganjalagodu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Ganjalagodu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ganjalagodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjalagodu is 616619. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.63 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Hole Narsipur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ganjalagodu

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjalagodu village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 587 males and 562 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.98%, with male literacy at 84.81% and female literacy at 59.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjalagodu

Ganjalagodu 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 Ganjalagodu

Ganjalagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hole Narsipur to Ganjalagodu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ganjalagodu is about 34 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 Ganjalagodu

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

Health Facilities in Ganjalagodu

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

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