Renukapura - Challakere, Chitradurga

Renukapura 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Renukapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Renukapura is 605295. The village covers a total geographical area of 1387.8 hectares and falls under the 577537 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Renukapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Renukapura

According to the 2011 Census, Renukapura village had a total population of 2,217 people, including 1,166 males and 1,051 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.77%, with male literacy at 75.91% and female literacy at 56.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Renukapura

Renukapura 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 Renukapura

Renukapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Renukapura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Renukapura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Renukapura

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

Health Facilities in Renukapura

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

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