Gangapura - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Gangapura is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kundalagurki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapura is 624151. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.91 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gangapura

As per Census 2011, Gangapura village has a total population of 167 people, consisting of 85 males and 82 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 67 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapura

Gangapura 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 Gangapura

Gangapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Gangapura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gangapura is about 38 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 Gangapura

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

Health Facilities in Gangapura

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

FAQs about Gangapura