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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapura village had a total population of 960 people, including 492 males and 468 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.97%, with male literacy at 76.51% and female literacy at 61.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

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