Rachavaripalli - Chelur, Chikkaballapura

Rachavaripalli is a village situated in the Chelur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Bagepalli and around 70 km from Chikkaballapur. Somanathapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rachavaripalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rachavaripalli is 623965. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.44 hectares and falls under the 561212 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Rachavaripalli 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 Rachavaripalli

As per Census 2011, Rachavaripalli village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 319 males and 327 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 169 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population646319327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763442
Scheduled Castes (SC)18810484
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1697891
Literate Population332200132
Illiterate Population314119195

Nearby Villages of Rachavaripalli

Rachavaripalli 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)
GopanavaripalliNorth-East1.54 km
LakkasandraNorth-West1.62 km
JalipigaraipalliSouth2.13 km
ChinaganapalliNorth-East2.15 km
KondikondaEast2.20 km
DoddivaripalliNorth-West2.70 km
KurubarapalliNorth-East3.12 km
BathalavarapalliSouth-East3.17 km
BattinapalliNorth-West3.35 km
SomanathapuraWest3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rachavaripalli

Rachavaripalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulacalacheruvu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Rachavaripalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Rachavaripalli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rachavaripalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rachavaripalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rachavaripalli

Where is Rachavaripalli located?

Rachavaripalli village is located in Chelur Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rachavaripalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Rachavaripalli is Somanathapura.

What is the pincode of Rachavaripalli?

The pincode of Rachavaripalli is 561212.

What is the population of Rachavaripalli?

Rachavaripalli has a total population of 646, including 319 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Rachavaripalli?

There are 150 households in Rachavaripalli.

What is the literacy rate in Rachavaripalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rachavaripalli is 51.39%. Male literacy is 62.70% and female literacy is 40.37%.