Banasandra - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Banasandra is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Turuvekere and around 56 km from Tumkur. Banasandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banasandra is 612196. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.4 hectares and falls under the 572212 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Banasandra

According to the 2011 Census, Banasandra village had a total population of 2,385 people, including 1,159 males and 1,226 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.92%, with male literacy at 85.33% and female literacy at 72.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Banasandra

Banasandra 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 Banasandra

Banasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Banasandra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Banasandra is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banasandra

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

Health Facilities in Banasandra

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

FAQs about Banasandra