Soorapura - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Soorapura is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Kadur and around 52 km from Chikmagalur. Y.mallapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soorapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soorapura is 609486. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.99 hectares and falls under the 577548 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Soorapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Soorapura

According to the 2011 Census, Soorapura village had a total population of 278 people, including 134 males and 144 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.32%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 81.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Soorapura

Soorapura 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 Soorapura

Soorapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Soorapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Soorapura is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soorapura

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

Health Facilities in Soorapura

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

FAQs about Soorapura