Gandasi - Arsikere, Hassan

Gandasi is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Gandasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandasi is 615799. The village covers a total geographical area of 658.15 hectares and falls under the 573119 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gandasi

According to the 2011 Census, Gandasi village had a total population of 3,729 people, including 1,858 males and 1,871 females, living in 927 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.72%, with male literacy at 89.03% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandasi

Gandasi 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 Gandasi

Gandasi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mududi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gandasi

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

FAQs about Gandasi