Janapura - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Janapura is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Betbalkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janapura is 599743. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.3 hectares and falls under the 585327 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Janapura

As per Census 2011, Janapura village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 550 males and 557 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,107550557
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135756
Scheduled Castes (SC)241125116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19110388
Literate Population785427358
Illiterate Population322123199

Nearby Villages of Janapura

Janapura 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)
BetbalkundaNorth-West2.02 km
YedlapurSouth2.28 km
Dhanura (k)East2.60 km
GokulEast4.14 km
LimbapurEast4.70 km
GourWest4.75 km
MustapurNorth-East4.92 km
Basavakalyan ( R)South-West5.21 km
KittaSouth-East5.75 km
BeluraNorth5.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Janapura

Janapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Janapura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Janapura is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Janapura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Janapura 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Janapura

Where is Janapura located?

Janapura village is located in Basavakalyan Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Janapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Janapura is Betbalkunda.

What is the pincode of Janapura?

The pincode of Janapura is 585327.

What is the population of Janapura?

Janapura has a total population of 1,107, including 550 males and 557 females.

How many households are there in Janapura?

There are 231 households in Janapura.

What is the literacy rate in Janapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janapura is 70.91%. Male literacy is 77.64% and female literacy is 64.27%.