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 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 Raghavapura

As per Census 2011, Raghavapura village has a total population of 2,802 people, consisting of 1,412 males and 1,390 females. The village has 653 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,514 literate and 1,288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,053 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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