Depapura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Depapura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kodasoge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Depapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Depapura is 619536. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.85 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Depapura

As per Census 2011, Depapura village has a total population of 1,025 people, consisting of 525 males and 500 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,025525500
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024755
Scheduled Castes (SC)259129130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1275
Literate Population604368236
Illiterate Population421157264

Nearby Villages of Depapura

Depapura 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)
HutturEast1.31 km
SheelavanthapuraSouth-West1.67 km
MarihosahalliSouth2.04 km
BelakuppeSouth-East2.55 km
TriyambakapuraNorth-West2.96 km
SomanapuraSouth-West3.34 km
ThodipuraSouth3.47 km
HullanaSouth-West3.53 km
TerakanambiNorth3.85 km
MadalavadiSouth-East4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Depapura

Depapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 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 Gundlupet to Depapura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Depapura is about 28 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 Depapura

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

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

Health Facilities in Depapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Depapura

Where is Depapura located?

Depapura village is located in Gundlupet Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Depapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Depapura is Kodasoge.

What is the pincode of Depapura?

The pincode of Depapura is 571123.

What is the population of Depapura?

Depapura has a total population of 1,025, including 525 males and 500 females.

How many households are there in Depapura?

There are 252 households in Depapura.

What is the literacy rate in Depapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Depapura is 58.93%. Male literacy is 70.10% and female literacy is 47.20%.