Bandur - Arsikere, Hassan

Bandur is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bandur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandur is 615472. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.02 hectares and falls under the 573125 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bandur

According to the 2011 Census, Bandur village had a total population of 2,224 people, including 1,091 males and 1,133 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 81.83% and female literacy at 63.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 950.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandur

Bandur 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 Bandur

Bandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Bandur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bandur is about 55 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 Bandur

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

Health Facilities in Bandur

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

FAQs about Bandur