Alakapura - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Alakapura is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Alakapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alakapura is 623348. The village covers a total geographical area of 625.59 hectares and falls under the 561213 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Alakapura

According to the 2011 Census, Alakapura village had a total population of 3,208 people, including 1,653 males and 1,555 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.16%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 66.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 532, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Alakapura

Alakapura 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 Alakapura

Alakapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Someshwara, 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 Gauribidanur to Alakapura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Alakapura is about 40 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 Alakapura

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

Health Facilities in Alakapura

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

FAQs about Alakapura