Minasandra - Malur, Kolar

Minasandra is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Jayamangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minasandra is 622249. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.4 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Minasandra 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 Minasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Minasandra village had a total population of 582 people, including 294 males and 288 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.57%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 59.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Minasandra

Minasandra 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 Minasandra

Minasandra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Minasandra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Minasandra is about 40 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 Minasandra

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

Health Facilities in Minasandra

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

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