Lakshmipura - Challakere, Chitradurga

Lakshmipura is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nagaramgere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmipura is 605340. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.24 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Lakshmipura

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmipura village had a total population of 990 people, including 511 males and 479 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.72%, with male literacy at 85.24% and female literacy at 67.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshmipura

Lakshmipura 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 Lakshmipura

Lakshmipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Lakshmipura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Lakshmipura is about 36 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 Lakshmipura

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmipura

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

FAQs about Lakshmipura