Venkatapura - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Venkatapura is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Settyhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapura is 624552. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.24 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Venkatapura village had a total population of 279 people, including 145 males and 134 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 80.80% and female literacy at 72.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkatapura

Venkatapura 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 Venkatapura

Public transport in the Venkatapura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Venkatapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Venkatapura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venkatapura

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapura

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

FAQs about Venkatapura