Yelesandra - Bangarapet, Kolar

Yelesandra is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Yelesandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelesandra is 622561. The village covers a total geographical area of 725.85 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Yelesandra

As per Census 2011, Yelesandra village has a total population of 1,496 people, consisting of 762 males and 734 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 778 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 480 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,496762734
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19795102
Scheduled Castes (SC)290154136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)480235245
Literate Population778468310
Illiterate Population718294424

Nearby Villages of Yelesandra

Yelesandra 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)
BuvanahalliSouth1.70 km
KadaripuraNorth-East2.28 km
HunakaldoddiNorth-West2.41 km
BanahalliNorth2.50 km
HurlahalliNorth-East2.51 km
SuriganahalliSouth2.56 km
DodderiEast2.64 km
UpasapuraSouth-West2.66 km
GarudakempanahalliSouth2.75 km
HirekarapanahalliNorth2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yelesandra

Yelesandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Varadapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Yelesandra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Yelesandra is about 36 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 Yelesandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Yelesandra

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

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

FAQs about Yelesandra

Where is Yelesandra located?

Yelesandra village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yelesandra?

Yelesandra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Yelesandra?

The pincode of Yelesandra is 563114.

What is the population of Yelesandra?

Yelesandra has a total population of 1,496, including 762 males and 734 females.

How many households are there in Yelesandra?

There are 312 households in Yelesandra.

What is the literacy rate in Yelesandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yelesandra is 52.01%. Male literacy is 61.42% and female literacy is 42.23%.