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

As per Census 2011, Sasalu village has a total population of 1,310 people, consisting of 653 males and 657 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sasalu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,310653657
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356075
Scheduled Castes (SC)1015051
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22814
Literate Population886508378
Illiterate Population424145279

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GurigaranahalliEast1.50 km
VenkatarajapuraSouth-East1.74 km
K.hosahalliNorth-East1.90 km
DevarahalliSouth2.18 km
IkanahalliNorth-West2.24 km
AnkanahalliSouth-West2.57 km
TholasiWest2.74 km
AladahalliEast2.87 km
SugganahalliNorth-East2.96 km
DinkaSouth-East3.20 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sasalu

Where is Sasalu located?

Sasalu village is located in Krishnarajpet Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sasalu?

The Gram Panchayat of Sasalu is Aikanahalli.

What is the pincode of Sasalu?

The pincode of Sasalu is 571423.

What is the population of Sasalu?

Sasalu has a total population of 1,310, including 653 males and 657 females.

How many households are there in Sasalu?

There are 285 households in Sasalu.

What is the literacy rate in Sasalu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sasalu is 67.63%. Male literacy is 77.79% and female literacy is 57.53%.