Linganapura - Harohalli, Bengaluru South

Linganapura is a village situated in the Harohalli taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Kanakapura and around 63 km from Ramanagara. Yalachavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Linganapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Linganapura is 626425. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.03 hectares and falls under the 562121 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Linganapura

As per Census 2011, Linganapura village has a total population of 688 people, consisting of 356 males and 332 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population688356332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1176750
Scheduled Castes (SC)342179163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1919695
Literate Population238130108
Illiterate Population450226224

Nearby Villages of Linganapura

Linganapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BantanaluSouth-East1.77 km
YalachavadiNorth-East2.15 km
DoddamaralawadiNorth-West3.53 km
HuyalappanahalliNorth-West3.82 km
TherubeediSouth4.00 km
DevarahalliWest4.11 km
KattarinathaNorth-East4.32 km
AchubaluEast4.74 km
ChikkaveripalliEast5.10 km
KallanakuppeNorth5.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Linganapura

Public transport in the Linganapura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anekal Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Linganapura is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Linganapura is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Linganapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Linganapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Linganapura

Where is Linganapura located?

Linganapura village is located in Harohalli Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Linganapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Linganapura is Yalachavadi.

What is the pincode of Linganapura?

The pincode of Linganapura is 562121.

What is the population of Linganapura?

Linganapura has a total population of 688, including 356 males and 332 females.

How many households are there in Linganapura?

There are 171 households in Linganapura.

What is the literacy rate in Linganapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Linganapura is 34.59%. Male literacy is 36.52% and female literacy is 32.53%.