Obalapura

Obalapura is a village located in Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Challakere (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Chitradurga. As per 2009 stats, Obalapura village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Obalapura unique in its vibrant Challakere-Chitradurga region. You’ll see Obalapura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Obalapura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Obalapura is 605318. The village spans a total geographical area of 1662.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577537. Challakere is nearest town to Obalapura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Obalapura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Molakalmuru Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Obalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Obalapura has a total population of about 3,651, with approximately 1,847 males and 1,804 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 416 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 577 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 591. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.68%, with male literacy at about 70.28% and female literacy near 48.84%. There are around 810 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Obalapura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Obalapura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Obalapura. As per the 2011 stats, Obalapura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Obalapura

Knowing the nearby villages of Obalapura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Obalapura.

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