Siddapura - Challakere, Chitradurga

Siddapura is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nagaramgere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siddapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddapura is 605339. The village covers a total geographical area of 956.5 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Siddapura 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 Siddapura

According to the 2011 Census, Siddapura village had a total population of 2,452 people, including 1,233 males and 1,219 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.18%, with male literacy at 75.96% and female literacy at 60.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 662, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddapura

Siddapura 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 Siddapura

Siddapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Siddapura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Siddapura is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siddapura

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

Health Facilities in Siddapura

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

FAQs about Siddapura