Karepura - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Karepura is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Dod Ballapur and around 59 km from Bangalore Rural. Doddabelavangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karepura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karepura is 625192. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.41 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Karepura

As per Census 2011, Karepura village has a total population of 524 people, consisting of 267 males and 257 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karepura

Karepura 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 Karepura

Public transport in the Karepura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairanayakanah, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Karepura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Karepura is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karepura

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

Health Facilities in Karepura

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

FAQs about Karepura