Mayasandra - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Mayasandra is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Turuvekere and around 57 km from Tumkur. Mayasandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayasandra is 612386. The village covers a total geographical area of 633.57 hectares and falls under the 572221 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mayasandra 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 Mayasandra

As per Census 2011, Mayasandra village has a total population of 3,778 people, consisting of 1,884 males and 1,894 females. The village has 925 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 404 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,946 literate and 832 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7781,8841,894
Child Population (0–6 yrs)404215189
Scheduled Castes (SC)529272257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1366472
Literate Population2,9461,5431,403
Illiterate Population832341491

Nearby Villages of Mayasandra

Mayasandra 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)
KodinagasandraNorth1.32 km
KerevalagerehalliNorth-West1.84 km
JadiyaSouth-East1.96 km
ChikkasettikereSouth2.29 km
SoravanahalliNorth-East2.37 km
BommenahalliNorth2.74 km
ChikkabeeranakereSouth2.80 km
DoddasettikereSouth-West3.24 km
DasihalliEast3.31 km
ChikkapuraNorth-West3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mayasandra

Mayasandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Mayasandra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Mayasandra is about 57 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 Mayasandra

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

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

Health Facilities in Mayasandra

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

Where is Mayasandra located?

Mayasandra village is located in Turuvekere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mayasandra?

Mayasandra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mayasandra?

The pincode of Mayasandra is 572221.

What is the population of Mayasandra?

Mayasandra has a total population of 3,778, including 1,884 males and 1,894 females.

How many households are there in Mayasandra?

There are 925 households in Mayasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Mayasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mayasandra is 77.98%. Male literacy is 81.90% and female literacy is 74.08%.