Parasuramapura - Challakere, Chitradurga

Parasuramapura is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Parashuramapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasuramapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasuramapura is 605396. The village covers a total geographical area of 1905.1 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Parasuramapura 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 Parasuramapura

According to the 2011 Census, Parasuramapura village had a total population of 10,056 people, including 5,029 males and 5,027 females, living in 2,090 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 66.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,805, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,064.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasuramapura

Parasuramapura 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 Parasuramapura

Parasuramapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Parasuramapura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Parasuramapura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parasuramapura

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

Health Facilities in Parasuramapura

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

FAQs about Parasuramapura