Nagasandra - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Nagasandra is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Kunigal and around 60 km from Tumkur. Nagasandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagasandra is 612457. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.37 hectares and falls under the 572134 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nagasandra

As per Census 2011, Nagasandra village has a total population of 1,374 people, consisting of 685 males and 689 females. The village has 379 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 826 literate and 548 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,374685689
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095950
Scheduled Castes (SC)21411698
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population826501325
Illiterate Population548184364

Nearby Villages of Nagasandra

Nagasandra 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)
Kantanahalli MavinahalliSouth-East0.99 km
AlalapuraNorth1.38 km
HulipuraWest1.43 km
MavinahalliNorth-East1.73 km
KanchagalapuraNorth-West1.76 km
HulivanaSouth-West1.85 km
DevarakannasandraNorth2.40 km
HurulagereNorth-East2.52 km
YellapuraNorth2.70 km
Madhure KavalWest2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagasandra

Public transport in the Nagasandra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 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 Kunigal to Nagasandra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Nagasandra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagasandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nagasandra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nagasandra

Where is Nagasandra located?

Nagasandra village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagasandra?

Nagasandra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nagasandra?

The pincode of Nagasandra is 572134.

What is the population of Nagasandra?

Nagasandra has a total population of 1,374, including 685 males and 689 females.

How many households are there in Nagasandra?

There are 379 households in Nagasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Nagasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagasandra is 60.12%. Male literacy is 73.14% and female literacy is 47.17%.