Narasingapur - Sandur, Ballari

Narasingapur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Sandur and around 56 km from Bellary. Narasingapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narasingapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narasingapur is 605006. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.6 hectares and falls under the 583118 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Narasingapur 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 Narasingapur

According to the 2011 Census, Narasingapur village had a total population of 2,291 people, including 1,169 males and 1,122 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.02%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,425.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2911,1691,122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)353187166
Scheduled Castes (SC)1777998
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,425721704
Literate Population1,357806551
Illiterate Population934363571

Nearby Villages of Narasingapur

Narasingapur 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)
RanjitpurSouth-East1.78 km
BhujanganagarNorth-West4.39 km
VittalnagarSouth-East4.56 km
DeogiriSouth5.02 km
KarthikeshwarSouth-West6.37 km
KrishnanagarNorth-West7.08 km
AyyanahalliNorth-East7.90 km
TaranagarNorth8.32 km
TonisigeriSouth-East8.53 km
NarayanapurSouth-East8.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narasingapur

Narasingapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Toranagallu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Narasingapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Narasingapur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narasingapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narasingapur

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

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

FAQs about Narasingapur

Where is Narasingapur located?

Narasingapur village is located in Sandur Taluka, Ballari district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Narasingapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Narasingapur is Narasingapura.

What is the pincode of Narasingapur?

The pincode of Narasingapur is 583118.

What is the population of Narasingapur?

Narasingapur had a total population of 2,291, including 1,169 males and 1,122 females.

How many households are there in Narasingapur?

Narasingapur had 461 households.

What is the literacy rate in Narasingapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narasingapur was 70.02%. Male literacy was 82.08% and female literacy was 57.64%.