Banaghatta - Pandavapura, Mandya

Banaghatta is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Hiremarali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banaghatta is 614192. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.23 hectares and falls under the 571434 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Banaghatta

As per Census 2011, Banaghatta village has a total population of 572 people, consisting of 289 males and 283 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population572289283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)652936
Scheduled Castes (SC)382018
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population314182132
Illiterate Population258107151

Nearby Villages of Banaghatta

Banaghatta 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)
KoranahalliSouth0.88 km
BevinakuppeNorth-East1.03 km
Rangana KoppalWest1.22 km
Kodihalli HosurNorth-West1.61 km
BijjanahalliWest1.98 km
Thirumalasagara ChatraNorth2.12 km
BittanayakanahalliNorth-East2.35 km
HiremaraliEast2.52 km
ChandreWest2.82 km
SankanahalliNorth-West2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banaghatta

Banaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandavapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Banaghatta is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Banaghatta is about 28 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 Banaghatta

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

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

Health Facilities in Banaghatta

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

Where is Banaghatta located?

Banaghatta village is located in Pandavapura Taluka, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banaghatta?

The Gram Panchayat of Banaghatta is Hiremarali.

What is the pincode of Banaghatta?

The pincode of Banaghatta is 571434.

What is the population of Banaghatta?

Banaghatta has a total population of 572, including 289 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Banaghatta?

There are 134 households in Banaghatta.

What is the literacy rate in Banaghatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banaghatta is 54.90%. Male literacy is 62.98% and female literacy is 46.64%.