Giriyapalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Giriyapalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kanagamakala Palli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giriyapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giriyapalli is 623882. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.63 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Giriyapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Giriyapalli village had a total population of 440 people, including 211 males and 229 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.59%, with male literacy at 65.96% and female literacy at 51.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Giriyapalli

Giriyapalli 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 Giriyapalli

Giriyapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chik Ballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Giriyapalli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Giriyapalli is about 37 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 Giriyapalli

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

Health Facilities in Giriyapalli

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

FAQs about Giriyapalli