Jothanapura - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Jothanapura is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Sarangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jothanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jothanapura is 613472. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.32 hectares and falls under the 571436 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jothanapura

According to the 2011 Census, Jothanapura village had a total population of 276 people, including 126 males and 150 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.59%, with male literacy at 67.24% and female literacy at 49.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Jothanapura

Jothanapura 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 Jothanapura

Jothanapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Jothanapura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Jothanapura is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jothanapura

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

Health Facilities in Jothanapura

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

FAQs about Jothanapura