Rachapura - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Rachapura is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Hirekattigenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rachapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rachapura is 624633. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.29 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Rachapura

As per Census 2011, Rachapura village has a total population of 963 people, consisting of 499 males and 464 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 578 literate and 385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rachapura

Rachapura 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 Rachapura

Rachapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gannaghatta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Rachapura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Rachapura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rachapura

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

Health Facilities in Rachapura

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

FAQs about Rachapura