Sasalu - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Sasalu is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Aikanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasalu is 613385. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.42 hectares and falls under the 571423 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sasalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sasalu

According to the 2011 Census, Sasalu village had a total population of 1,310 people, including 653 males and 657 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.40%, with male literacy at 85.67% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasalu

Sasalu 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 Sasalu

Sasalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Sasalu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Sasalu is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasalu

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

Health Facilities in Sasalu

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

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