Ganasandra - Nagamangala, Mandya

Ganasandra is a village situated in the Nagamangala taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagamangala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Nalligere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganasandra is 613707. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.38 hectares and falls under the 571811 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Ganasandra

As per Census 2011, Ganasandra village has a total population of 169 people, consisting of 82 males and 87 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 82 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1698287
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266
Scheduled Castes (SC)763640
Literate Population875334
Illiterate Population822953

Nearby Villages of Ganasandra

Ganasandra 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)
G.nagatihalliNorth1.06 km
KoppaSouth1.63 km
BananahalliNorth-West1.82 km
ByrasandraEast2.27 km
KarijeeranahalliSouth-West2.40 km
BettadakoteNorth-East2.49 km
ErubanahalliSouth-East2.85 km
LaxmipuraWest2.97 km
ByaladakereNorth3.00 km
KanchinakoteSouth3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganasandra

Ganasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Ganasandra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Ganasandra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganasandra

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

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

Health Facilities in Ganasandra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ganasandra

Where is Ganasandra located?

Ganasandra village is located in Nagamangala Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganasandra is Nalligere.

What is the pincode of Ganasandra?

The pincode of Ganasandra is 571811.

What is the population of Ganasandra?

Ganasandra has a total population of 169, including 82 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Ganasandra?

There are 44 households in Ganasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Ganasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganasandra is 51.48%. Male literacy is 64.63% and female literacy is 39.08%.