Venkatapura - Bilgi, Bagalkote

Venkatapura is a village situated in the Bilgi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Bilgi and around 30 km from Bagalkot. Janamatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapura is 598536. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.36 hectares and falls under the 587116 pincode. Bilgi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Venkatapura

As per Census 2011, Venkatapura village has a total population of 1,039 people, consisting of 516 males and 523 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 617 illiterate residents. Additionally, 999 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkatapura

Venkatapura 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 Venkatapura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Venkatapura. The nearest railway station is Bagalkot, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilgi to Venkatapura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Venkatapura is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venkatapura

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapura

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

FAQs about Venkatapura