Ankanathapura - Maddur, Mandya

Ankanathapura is a village situated in the Maddur taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maddur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Huthagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankanathapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankanathapura is 614541. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.45 hectares and falls under the 571476 pincode. Maddur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ankanathapura

As per Census 2011, Ankanathapura village has a total population of 657 people, consisting of 323 males and 334 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population657323334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563323
Scheduled Castes (SC)934350
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population521278243
Illiterate Population1364591

Nearby Villages of Ankanathapura

Ankanathapura 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)
HebberaluSouth-West1.63 km
Harakana HalliNorth-East1.79 km
KundanakuppeSouth-East2.38 km
LingasandraEast2.54 km
NavileNorth-West2.90 km
ByaladakereWest2.97 km
HunuganahalliEast3.30 km
BandihalliNorth3.34 km
HuthagereSouth-East3.39 km
DoddankanahalliSouth-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ankanathapura

Ankanathapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maddur to Ankanathapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Ankanathapura is about 39 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 Ankanathapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ankanathapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ankanathapura

Where is Ankanathapura located?

Ankanathapura village is located in Maddur Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ankanathapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Ankanathapura is Huthagere.

What is the pincode of Ankanathapura?

The pincode of Ankanathapura is 571476.

What is the population of Ankanathapura?

Ankanathapura has a total population of 657, including 323 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Ankanathapura?

There are 152 households in Ankanathapura.

What is the literacy rate in Ankanathapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ankanathapura is 79.30%. Male literacy is 86.07% and female literacy is 72.75%.