Gangapura - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Gangapura is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Hosakote and around 43 km from Bangalore Rural. Thavarekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapura is 625604. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.48 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gangapura

As per Census 2011, Gangapura village has a total population of 960 people, consisting of 492 males and 468 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 580 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapura

Gangapura 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 Gangapura

Gangapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Gangapura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Gangapura is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangapura

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

Health Facilities in Gangapura

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

FAQs about Gangapura