Antapur - Sandur, Ballari

Antapur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Sandur and around 25 km from Bellary. Anthapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Antapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Antapur is 605026. The village covers a total geographical area of 1139.82 hectares and falls under the 583152 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Antapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Antapur

According to the 2011 Census, Antapur village had a total population of 3,225 people, including 1,657 males and 1,568 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.02%, with male literacy at 61.56% and female literacy at 39.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 647, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,107.

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

Nearby Villages of Antapur

Antapur 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 Antapur

Antapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Toranagallu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Antapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Antapur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Antapur

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

Health Facilities in Antapur

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

FAQs about Antapur