Thandaga - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Thandaga is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Turuvekere and around 82 km from Tumkur. Tandaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thandaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thandaga is 612322. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.21 hectares and falls under the 572224 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Thandaga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Thandaga

According to the 2011 Census, Thandaga village had a total population of 1,560 people, including 736 males and 824 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 72.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Thandaga

Thandaga 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 Thandaga

Thandaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Thandaga is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Thandaga is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thandaga

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

Health Facilities in Thandaga

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

FAQs about Thandaga