Velapi

Velapi is a village located in Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Gauribidanur (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Chikkaballapur. As per 2009 stats, Melya is the gram panchayat of Velapi village.

Here you can discover what makes Velapi unique in its vibrant Gauribidanur-Chikkaballapura region. You’ll see Velapi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Velapi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velapi is 623273. The village spans a total geographical area of 546.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 561208. Gauribidanur is nearest town to Velapi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Velapi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gauribidanur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Velapi

Population of Velapi

According to the 2011 Census, Velapi has a total population of about 1,044, with approximately 525 males and 519 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 239 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 302. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.46%, with male literacy at about 62.48% and female literacy near 48.36%. There are around 235 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Velapi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Velapi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Velapi. As per the 2011 stats, Velapi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Velapi

Knowing the nearby villages of Velapi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Velapi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Velapi