Jakkasandra - Malur, Kolar

Jakkasandra is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Abbenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakkasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakkasandra is 622106. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.89 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jakkasandra 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 Jakkasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Jakkasandra village had a total population of 469 people, including 252 males and 217 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.36%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 58.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakkasandra

Jakkasandra 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 Jakkasandra

Jakkasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Jakkasandra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Jakkasandra 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 Jakkasandra

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

Health Facilities in Jakkasandra

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

FAQs about Jakkasandra