Kuppatagiri - Khanapur, Belagavi

Kuppatagiri is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Khanapur and around 33 km from Belgaum. Baragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuppatagiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuppatagiri is 597872. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.3 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kuppatagiri

According to the 2011 Census, Kuppatagiri village had a total population of 1,796 people, including 905 males and 891 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.35%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 75.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuppatagiri

Kuppatagiri 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 Kuppatagiri

Kuppatagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Kuppatagiri is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kuppatagiri is about 33 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 Kuppatagiri

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

Health Facilities in Kuppatagiri

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

FAQs about Kuppatagiri