Dharmapura - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Dharmapura is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Devanahalli and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Mandibele serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmapura is 625355. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.81 hectares. Vijayapura is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dharmapura

As per Census 2011, Dharmapura village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 560 males and 569 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 731 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmapura

Dharmapura 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 Dharmapura

Dharmapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Avati, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayapura to Dharmapura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Dharmapura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmapura

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

Health Facilities in Dharmapura

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

FAQs about Dharmapura