Ganjigere - Arsikere, Hassan

Ganjigere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Shanegere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganjigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjigere is 615567. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.82 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ganjigere 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 Ganjigere

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjigere village had a total population of 576 people, including 279 males and 297 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.76%, with male literacy at 93.87% and female literacy at 81.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjigere

Ganjigere 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 Ganjigere

Public transport in the Ganjigere is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Ganjigere is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ganjigere is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganjigere

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

Health Facilities in Ganjigere

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

FAQs about Ganjigere