Siddapur - Sandur, Ballari

Siddapur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Sandur and around 52 km from Bellary. Shusilanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siddapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddapur is 604997. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.95 hectares and falls under the 583119 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Siddapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Siddapur

As per Census 2011, Siddapur village has a total population of 1,468 people, consisting of 757 males and 711 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 747 literate and 721 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,308 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,468757711
Child Population (0–6 yrs)268149119
Scheduled Castes (SC)241311
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,308674634
Literate Population747455292
Illiterate Population721302419

Nearby Villages of Siddapur

Siddapur 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)
RadhanagarSouth-East2.30 km
EmmihattiNorth-West2.62 km
SuseelnagarSouth-East4.30 km
JaisingapurNorth-West5.27 km
DowlatpurSouth-East8.20 km
VadrahalliNorth8.21 km
KakubalNorth-East8.53 km
JogaEast8.74 km
PapinayakanahalliNorth8.83 km
ByalakundiSouth-West8.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siddapur

Public transport in the Siddapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Papinayaknahali, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Siddapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Siddapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siddapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Siddapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Siddapur

Where is Siddapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Siddapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Siddapur is Shusilanagar.

What is the pincode of Siddapur?

The pincode of Siddapur is 583119.

What is the population of Siddapur?

Siddapur has a total population of 1,468, including 757 males and 711 females.

How many households are there in Siddapur?

There are 257 households in Siddapur.

What is the literacy rate in Siddapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siddapur is 50.89%. Male literacy is 60.11% and female literacy is 41.07%.