Sasalu - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Sasalu is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 80 km from Tumkur. J.c.pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasalu is 610242. The village covers a total geographical area of 830.04 hectares and falls under the 572226 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sasalu 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 Sasalu

According to the 2011 Census, Sasalu village had a total population of 1,658 people, including 816 males and 842 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 66.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasalu

Sasalu 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 Sasalu

Sasalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kardi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Sasalu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sasalu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasalu

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

Health Facilities in Sasalu

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

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