Lokanathapura - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Lokanathapura is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Koppa and around 65 km from Chikmagalur. Tuluvinakoppa (kalkere) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokanathapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokanathapura is 609019. The village covers a total geographical area of 889.69 hectares and falls under the 577123 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Lokanathapura

As per Census 2011, Lokanathapura village has a total population of 945 people, consisting of 468 males and 477 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 701 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 335 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokanathapura

Lokanathapura 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 Lokanathapura

Lokanathapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Lokanathapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Lokanathapura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokanathapura

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

Health Facilities in Lokanathapura

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

FAQs about Lokanathapura