Keshavapura - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Keshavapura is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Handiganala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshavapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshavapura is 624211. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.68 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Keshavapura 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 Keshavapura

As per Census 2011, Keshavapura village has a total population of 137 people, consisting of 61 males and 76 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,245 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1376176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19127
Scheduled Castes (SC)2-2
Scheduled Tribes (ST)773443
Literate Population763442
Illiterate Population612734

Nearby Villages of Keshavapura

Keshavapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KokkarapadeNorth-West0.77 km
HanumenahalliSouth-West0.90 km
KokkaramakalahalliSouth-East1.05 km
AmmanakereEast1.26 km
HandiganalaNorth-East1.65 km
KeshavaraNorth-West1.68 km
ChowdasandraSouth1.70 km
KoogatathimmanahalliSouth-West2.13 km
KambadahalliSouth-West2.70 km
AppegowdanahalliWest2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keshavapura

Keshavapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sidlaghatta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Keshavapura is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Keshavapura is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keshavapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Keshavapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Keshavapura

Where is Keshavapura located?

Keshavapura village is located in Sidlaghatta Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keshavapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Keshavapura is Handiganala.

What is the pincode of Keshavapura?

The pincode of Keshavapura is 562102.

What is the population of Keshavapura?

Keshavapura has a total population of 137, including 61 males and 76 females.

How many households are there in Keshavapura?

There are 30 households in Keshavapura.

What is the literacy rate in Keshavapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keshavapura is 55.47%. Male literacy is 55.74% and female literacy is 55.26%.