Velapi - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Velapi is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Melya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velapi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velapi is 623273. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.57 hectares and falls under the 561208 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Velapi village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 525 males and 519 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.19%, with male literacy at 69.20% and female literacy at 54.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Velapi

Velapi 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 Velapi

Velapi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Velapi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Velapi is about 50 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 Velapi

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

Health Facilities in Velapi

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

FAQs about Velapi