Raghavapura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Raghavapura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Raghvapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghavapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghavapura is 619465. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.51 hectares and falls under the 571109 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Raghavapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Raghavapura

According to the 2011 Census, Raghavapura village had a total population of 2,802 people, including 1,412 males and 1,390 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.12%, with male literacy at 65.79% and female literacy at 52.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,053, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Raghavapura

Raghavapura 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 Raghavapura

Raghavapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Raghavapura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Raghavapura is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghavapura

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

Health Facilities in Raghavapura

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

FAQs about Raghavapura