Marasandra - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Marasandra is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 71 km from Tumkur. Honnebagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marasandra is 610202. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.23 hectares and falls under the 572214 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Marasandra

As per Census 2011, Marasandra village has a total population of 398 people, consisting of 204 males and 194 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 299 literate and 99 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population398204194
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301515
Literate Population299175124
Illiterate Population992970

Nearby Villages of Marasandra

Marasandra 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)
KatenahalliWest0.97 km
ChikkenahalliNorth-East1.50 km
SavashettihalliNorth1.94 km
MaligehalliNorth-East2.16 km
NavileWest2.17 km
SiddaramanagaraSouth2.48 km
SavigehalliNorth-East2.51 km
KedigehalliSouth-East2.72 km
PinnenahalliNorth-West2.86 km
DugadihalliSouth3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Marasandra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Marasandra. The nearest railway station is Kardi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 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 Chiknayakanhalli to Marasandra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Marasandra is about 71 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 Marasandra

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

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

Health Facilities in Marasandra

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

Where is Marasandra located?

Marasandra village is located in Chiknayakanhalli Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Marasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Marasandra is Honnebagi.

What is the pincode of Marasandra?

The pincode of Marasandra is 572214.

What is the population of Marasandra?

Marasandra has a total population of 398, including 204 males and 194 females.

How many households are there in Marasandra?

There are 109 households in Marasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Marasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marasandra is 75.13%. Male literacy is 85.78% and female literacy is 63.92%.