Varahasandra - Nagamangala, Mandya

Varahasandra is a village situated in the Nagamangala taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagamangala and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Devihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varahasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varahasandra is 613766. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.78 hectares and falls under the 571418 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Varahasandra 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 Varahasandra

As per Census 2011, Varahasandra village has a total population of 534 people, consisting of 258 males and 276 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population534258276
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563026
Scheduled Castes (SC)693138
Literate Population354192162
Illiterate Population18066114

Nearby Villages of Varahasandra

Varahasandra 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)
DyamasandraNorth0.62 km
DevihalliSouth0.69 km
MantanahalliNorth-East1.17 km
SanabaWest1.21 km
ChakenahalliNorth-West1.71 km
AgachahalliEast1.94 km
DadagaSouth2.00 km
NagalapuraNorth-East2.76 km
AlisandraWest2.80 km
SrirangapuraNorth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varahasandra

Varahasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Varahasandra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Varahasandra is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varahasandra

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

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

Health Facilities in Varahasandra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Varahasandra 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 Varahasandra

Where is Varahasandra located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Varahasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Varahasandra is Devihalli.

What is the pincode of Varahasandra?

The pincode of Varahasandra is 571418.

What is the population of Varahasandra?

Varahasandra has a total population of 534, including 258 males and 276 females.

How many households are there in Varahasandra?

There are 130 households in Varahasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Varahasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varahasandra is 66.29%. Male literacy is 74.42% and female literacy is 58.70%.