Sanklapura - Arsikere, Hassan

Sanklapura 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 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Belagumba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanklapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanklapura is 615747. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.44 hectares and falls under the 573119 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sanklapura 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 Sanklapura

As per Census 2011, Sanklapura village has a total population of 974 people, consisting of 481 males and 493 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 690 literate and 284 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sanklapura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population974481493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015348
Scheduled Castes (SC)214102112
Literate Population690363327
Illiterate Population284118166

Nearby Villages of Sanklapura

Sanklapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JogenahalliSouth-West1.95 km
YadavanahalliEast2.01 km
GollarahalliNorth2.19 km
JeekanahalliSouth2.40 km
KallukereNorth-West2.95 km
BachenahalliSouth-West3.19 km
BelagumbaNorth-West3.31 km
ChannaikanahalliSouth-East3.32 km
BanavaraNorth3.48 km
ShivapuraEast3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanklapura

Sanklapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Sanklapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Sanklapura is about 65 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 Sanklapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sanklapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sanklapura

Where is Sanklapura located?

Sanklapura village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanklapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanklapura is Belagumba.

What is the pincode of Sanklapura?

The pincode of Sanklapura is 573119.

What is the population of Sanklapura?

Sanklapura has a total population of 974, including 481 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Sanklapura?

There are 228 households in Sanklapura.

What is the literacy rate in Sanklapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanklapura is 70.84%. Male literacy is 75.47% and female literacy is 66.33%.