Menasumakki - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Menasumakki is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ballu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menasumakki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menasumakki is 614952. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.65 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Menasumakki

As per Census 2011, Menasumakki village has a total population of 321 people, consisting of 165 males and 156 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 84 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population321165156
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271611
Scheduled Castes (SC)1839192
Literate Population237129108
Illiterate Population843648

Nearby Villages of Menasumakki

Menasumakki 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)
HasugavalliSouth-East1.22 km
EswarahalliNorth1.41 km
BaluSouth-West1.92 km
RangenahalliEast2.12 km
BanavaseSouth2.23 km
YadehalliWest2.27 km
ChikkanayakanahalliSouth-East2.28 km
KongavalliNorth-East2.49 km
ManjalagoduNorth-East2.66 km
KakanamaneWest3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Menasumakki

Menasumakki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Menasumakki is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Menasumakki 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 Menasumakki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Menasumakki

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

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

FAQs about Menasumakki

Where is Menasumakki located?

Menasumakki village is located in Sakleshpur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Menasumakki?

The Gram Panchayat of Menasumakki is Ballu.

What is the pincode of Menasumakki?

The pincode of Menasumakki is 573214.

What is the population of Menasumakki?

Menasumakki has a total population of 321, including 165 males and 156 females.

How many households are there in Menasumakki?

There are 82 households in Menasumakki.

What is the literacy rate in Menasumakki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Menasumakki is 73.83%. Male literacy is 78.18% and female literacy is 69.23%.