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

According to the 2011 Census, Keshavapura village had a total population of 137 people, including 61 males and 76 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,246 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.41%, with male literacy at 69.39% and female literacy at 60.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Keshavapura