Ganalu - Malavalli, Mandya

Ganalu is a village situated in the Malavalli taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malavalli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Bydarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganalu is 614784. The village covers a total geographical area of 1180.83 hectares and falls under the 571421 pincode. Malavalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Ganalu 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 Ganalu

According to the 2011 Census, Ganalu village had a total population of 2,053 people, including 1,057 males and 996 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.28%, with male literacy at 67.75% and female literacy at 52.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganalu

Ganalu 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 Ganalu

Ganalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malavalli to Ganalu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Ganalu is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganalu

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

Health Facilities in Ganalu

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

FAQs about Ganalu