Ranganathapura - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Ranganathapura is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Tarikere and around 56 km from Chikmagalur. Nandi Battlu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranganathapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranganathapura is 609331. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.12 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ranganathapura

According to the 2011 Census, Ranganathapura village had a total population of 397 people, including 199 males and 198 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.26%, with male literacy at 57.39% and female literacy at 47.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranganathapura

Ranganathapura 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 Ranganathapura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ranganathapura. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Ranganathapura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Ranganathapura is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ranganathapura

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

Health Facilities in Ranganathapura

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

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