Gopasandra - Malur, Kolar

Gopasandra is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Tekal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopasandra is 622426. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.34 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gopasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Gopasandra village had a total population of 813 people, including 395 males and 418 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.71%, with male literacy at 77.91% and female literacy at 65.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopasandra

Gopasandra 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 Gopasandra

Gopasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tyakal, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Gopasandra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gopasandra is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopasandra

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

Health Facilities in Gopasandra

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

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