Sugatur - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Sugatur is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Venkatapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sugatur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sugatur is 624271. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.48 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Vijayapura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sugatur 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 Sugatur

As per Census 2011, Sugatur village has a total population of 1,778 people, consisting of 928 males and 850 females. The village has 402 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,150 literate and 628 illiterate residents. Additionally, 536 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 153 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,778928850
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18410876
Scheduled Castes (SC)536281255
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1537974
Literate Population1,150653497
Illiterate Population628275353

Nearby Villages of Sugatur

Sugatur 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)
KurabarahalliEast1.50 km
GhatamaranahalliNorth-East1.78 km
IbasapuraSouth-West2.19 km
HosapeteNorth2.25 km
BaluvanahalliNorth-West2.31 km
TheneyurSouth2.63 km
SundrahalliEast2.76 km
BediganahalliWest2.79 km
OballapuraEast2.91 km
YedulathippenahalliNorth-East2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sugatur

Sugatur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Avati, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayapura to Sugatur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Sugatur is about 35 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 Sugatur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sugatur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sugatur

Where is Sugatur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sugatur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sugatur is Venkatapura.

What is the pincode of Sugatur?

The pincode of Sugatur is 562102.

What is the population of Sugatur?

Sugatur has a total population of 1,778, including 928 males and 850 females.

How many households are there in Sugatur?

There are 402 households in Sugatur.

What is the literacy rate in Sugatur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sugatur is 64.68%. Male literacy is 70.37% and female literacy is 58.47%.