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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Parasuramapura village has a total population of 10,056 people, consisting of 5,029 males and 5,027 females. The village has 2,090 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,657 literate and 3,399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,805 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,064 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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