Obalapura - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Obalapura is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Hosakote and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Devanagundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Obalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Obalapura is 625729. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.72 hectares and falls under the 560008 pincode. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Obalapura 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 Obalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Obalapura village had a total population of 378 people, including 193 males and 185 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.00%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 65.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Obalapura

Obalapura 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 Obalapura

Obalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tumkur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Obalapura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Obalapura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Obalapura

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

Health Facilities in Obalapura

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

FAQs about Obalapura