Singasandra - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Singasandra is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Turuvekere and around 50 km from Tumkur. Sampige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singasandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singasandra is 612268. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.56 hectares and falls under the 572225 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Singasandra 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 Singasandra

As per Census 2011, Singasandra village has a total population of 229 people, consisting of 117 males and 112 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population229117112
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)713734
Literate Population1689078
Illiterate Population612734

Nearby Villages of Singasandra

Singasandra 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)
JanakadevanahalliNorth1.05 km
Haragaladevgudda KavalNorth1.89 km
BadenahalliNorth-West1.91 km
AngarekhanahalliSouth1.96 km
SampigeSouth-West2.00 km
GangasnadraSouth-East2.74 km
B.ramapuraNorth-East2.79 km
BennurEast2.94 km
HalugondanahalliWest3.13 km
ChannavaderahalliNorth-West3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singasandra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Singasandra. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Singasandra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Singasandra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singasandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Singasandra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Singasandra

Where is Singasandra located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Singasandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Singasandra is Sampige.

What is the pincode of Singasandra?

The pincode of Singasandra is 572225.

What is the population of Singasandra?

Singasandra has a total population of 229, including 117 males and 112 females.

How many households are there in Singasandra?

There are 54 households in Singasandra.

What is the literacy rate in Singasandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singasandra is 73.36%. Male literacy is 76.92% and female literacy is 69.64%.