Channapura - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Channapura is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Dod Ballapur and around 55 km from Bangalore Rural. Melekote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Channapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channapura is 625056. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.73 hectares. Chikkaballapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Channapura 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 Channapura

According to the 2011 Census, Channapura village had a total population of 396 people, including 185 males and 211 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.34%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 63.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Channapura

Channapura 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 Channapura

Channapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nandi Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikkaballapur to Channapura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Channapura is about 55 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 Channapura

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

Health Facilities in Channapura

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

FAQs about Channapura