Gangasagara - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Gangasagara is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Pavagada and around 108 km from Tumkur. Ponnasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangasagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangasagara is 610559. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.16 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gangasagara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pavagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangasagara

According to the 2011 Census, Gangasagara village had a total population of 1,123 people, including 559 males and 564 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.94%, with male literacy at 77.39% and female literacy at 59.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangasagara

Gangasagara 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 Gangasagara

Gangasagara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Gangasagara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gangasagara is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangasagara

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

Health Facilities in Gangasagara

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

FAQs about Gangasagara