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Mengasandra Village
Mengasandra is an inhabited village in Hosdurga Taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 605970, the Census 2011 record lists 922 people in 187 households and the reported area is 361.31 hectares. The local references include Kainadu Gram Panchayat, Hosdurga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hosdurga at about 21 km.
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Quick answer: Mengasandra is a village in Hosdurga Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 605970 and 922 people in 187 households.
Village Code605970
Population922
Households187
Area361.31 hectares
Nearest TownHosdurga
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mengasandra
- Census Village Code
- 605970
- State
- Karnataka
- State Census Code
- 29
- District
- Chitradurga
- District Census Code
- 566
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Hosdurga
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05507
- CD Block
- Hosdurga
- Gram Panchayat
- Kainadu
- Households
- 187
- Population
- 922
- Male Population
- 466
- Female Population
- 456
- Sex Ratio
- 978.54
- Area
- 361.31 hectares
- Area
- 3.61 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hosdurga
- Nearest Town Distance
- 21 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 577542
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Mengasandra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 922 people, 361.31 hectares of reported area and Hosdurga as the nearest town reference for Mengasandra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockHosdurga
Gram PanchayatKAINADU
- Mengasandra falls under Hosdurga Taluk in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
- The Census village code is 605970.
- The record lists 922 people living in 187 households.
- The reported village area is 361.31 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hosdurga.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density255.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.54%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mengasandra in the official administrative record. Census village code 605970, Kainadu Gram Panchayat and Hosdurga CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 29
- District Census Code
- 566
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05507
- Village Census Code
- 605970
- CD Block Code
- 0075
- CD Block Name
- Hosdurga
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kainadu
Location and Distance
Hosdurga is the nearest town listed for Mengasandra, about 21 km away. Chitradurga is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Hosdurga
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 21 km
- District Headquarter
- Chitradurga
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 80 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hosdurga
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 21 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hosdurga
- Distance within State/UT
- 21 km
- Nearest Town
- Hosdurga
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 21 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 361.31 hectares
- Area
- 3.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 922 people in 187 households, with 466 male residents and 456 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 0.54% and ST share is 0% for Mengasandra. Population density works out to about 255.18 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 187
- Total Population
- 922
- Male Population
- 466
- Female Population
- 456
- Sex Ratio
- 978.54
- Average Household Size
- 4.93
- SC Population
- 5
- SC Male Population
- 2
- SC Female Population
- 3
- SC Population Share
- 0.54
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mengasandra list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mengasandra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.82 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 5.51 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mengasandra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mengasandra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Mengasandra.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mengasandra show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Millet, net sown area is 327.2 hectares and irrigated land is 5.51 hectares (1.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Millet
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.78
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.87 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 5.55 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 8.09 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 327.2
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 321.69 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 5.51
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mengasandra
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
4 |
80% |
| CRM |
1 |
20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
4 |
80% |
| Bank of Baroda |
1 |
20% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Bank of Baroda |
ATM |
577542 |
Chitradurga |
Hosadurga |
Tandaga |
Post Office Road Srirampura Hosadurga Ramamani L C O Thilak, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542 |
| State Bank of India |
CRM |
577542 |
Chitradurga |
Hosadurga |
Sriramapura |
Srirampura, Hosdadurga Taluk Pb No 1 Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
577542 |
Chitradurga |
Chitradurga |
Chitradurga (CMC + Og) |
Hegganahalli Bangalore Hosadurga to Bangalore Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
577542 |
Chitradurga |
Chitradurga |
Chitradurga (CMC + Og) |
Hegganahalli Bangalore Hosadurga Atm, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
577542 |
Chitradurga |
Hosadurga |
Sriramapura |
Srirampura, Hosdadurga Taluk Pb No 1 Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mengasandra village located?
Mengasandra is in Hosdurga Taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Mengasandra village in?
Mengasandra village is in Chitradurga district.
Which state is Mengasandra village in?
Mengasandra village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Mengasandra under?
Mengasandra comes under Hosdurga Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mengasandra?
The Census village code of Mengasandra is 605970.
Which Gram Panchayat is Mengasandra under?
Mengasandra is listed under KAINADU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hosdurga.
What is the population of Mengasandra village?
The village record lists 922 people and 187 households for Mengasandra.
How many households are in Mengasandra village?
The village record lists 187 households for Mengasandra.
What is the male and female population of Mengasandra?
The record lists 466 male residents and 456 female residents for Mengasandra.
What is the sex ratio of Mengasandra village?
The sex ratio of Mengasandra is 978.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mengasandra village?
The reported geographical area of Mengasandra is 361.31 hectares.
What is the population density of Mengasandra village?
The approximate population density of Mengasandra is 255.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mengasandra?
The nearest town listed for Mengasandra is Hosdurga, about 21 km away.
How far is Mengasandra from the district headquarters?
Mengasandra is about 80 km from Chitradurga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mengasandra from the sub-district headquarters?
Mengasandra is about 21 km from Hosdurga, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mengasandra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Mengasandra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mengasandra?
For Mengasandra, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Millet, net sown area is 327.2 hectares and irrigated land is 5.51 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mengasandra?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mengasandra. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.