Rajendrapura - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Rajendrapura is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ballu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajendrapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajendrapura is 614971. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.29 hectares and falls under the 573214 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Rajendrapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Rajendrapura

According to the 2011 Census, Rajendrapura village had a total population of 358 people, including 175 males and 183 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.65%, with male literacy at 98.08% and female literacy at 89.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population358175183
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431924
Scheduled Castes (SC)228111117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432122
Literate Population295153142
Illiterate Population632241

Nearby Villages of Rajendrapura

Rajendrapura 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)
BanavaseNorth-West1.35 km
HosagaddeSouth-West1.42 km
HiduvanahalliSouth-East1.45 km
ChikkanayakanahalliNorth-East1.67 km
AbbanaSouth-East2.18 km
BaluNorth-West2.40 km
NidanurEast2.46 km
MadagoduSouth2.59 km
HonkaravalliSouth-West2.85 km
JammanahalliWest2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajendrapura

Public transport in the Rajendrapura 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 ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Rajendrapura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Rajendrapura 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 Rajendrapura

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

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

Health Facilities in Rajendrapura

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

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

FAQs about Rajendrapura

Where is Rajendrapura located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Rajendrapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajendrapura is Ballu.

What is the pincode of Rajendrapura?

The pincode of Rajendrapura is 573214.

What is the population of Rajendrapura?

Rajendrapura had a total population of 358, including 175 males and 183 females.

How many households are there in Rajendrapura?

Rajendrapura had 86 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajendrapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajendrapura was 93.65%. Male literacy was 98.08% and female literacy was 89.31%.