Ramasagara - Challakere, Chitradurga

Ramasagara 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 48 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thimmappaiyanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramasagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramasagara is 605254. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.32 hectares and falls under the 577543 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ramasagara

As per Census 2011, Ramasagara village has a total population of 452 people, consisting of 237 males and 215 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 304 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 427 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population452237215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593722
Scheduled Castes (SC)1578
Scheduled Tribes (ST)427225202
Literate Population304176128
Illiterate Population1486187

Nearby Villages of Ramasagara

Ramasagara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GajjaganahalliSouth1.86 km
ThimmappaiahnahalliSouth-East2.83 km
ObaiahnahattiSouth-West2.98 km
DasaramuthenahalliWest3.51 km
MallurahalliNorth3.76 km
GiddapuraSouth-West3.79 km
KereyagalahalliSouth-East4.47 km
JambaiahnahalliSouth-East4.87 km
RekhalagereWest4.87 km
Baramasagara (b)North-West5.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramasagara

Ramasagara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Ramasagara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Ramasagara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramasagara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ramasagara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ramasagara

Where is Ramasagara located?

Ramasagara village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramasagara?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramasagara is Thimmappaiyanahalli.

What is the pincode of Ramasagara?

The pincode of Ramasagara is 577543.

What is the population of Ramasagara?

Ramasagara has a total population of 452, including 237 males and 215 females.

How many households are there in Ramasagara?

There are 86 households in Ramasagara.

What is the literacy rate in Ramasagara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramasagara is 67.26%. Male literacy is 74.26% and female literacy is 59.53%.