Gangavara - Belur, Hassan

Gangavara is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Tholalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangavara is 615136. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.94 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gangavara 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 Gangavara

According to the 2011 Census, Gangavara village had a total population of 356 people, including 191 males and 165 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 71.18% and female literacy at 54.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangavara

Gangavara 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 Gangavara

Gangavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Gangavara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Gangavara is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangavara

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

Health Facilities in Gangavara

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

FAQs about Gangavara