Visweswarapura - Challakere, Chitradurga
Visweswarapura is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Meerasaabihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Visweswarapura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Visweswarapura is 605332. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.52 hectares and falls under the 577537 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Visweswarapura 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 Visweswarapura
As per Census 2011, Visweswarapura village has a total population of 599 people, consisting of 311 males and 288 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Visweswarapura are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 599 | 311 | 288 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 88 | 46 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 71 | 43 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 347 | 220 | 127 |
| Illiterate Population | 252 | 91 | 161 |
Nearby Villages of Visweswarapura
Visweswarapura 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Rangavvanahalli | South-West | 1.85 km |
| Karikere | South-East | 2.54 km |
| Kaluvehalli | North-East | 2.73 km |
| Vidupanakunte | South | 4.70 km |
| Haligondanahalli | East | 5.02 km |
| Doddaullarthi | North | 5.11 km |
| Bharamasagara | South-West | 5.37 km |
| Yadalagatta | North | 5.95 km |
| Meerasabihalli | South-West | 5.95 km |
| Matasamudra | South-East | 6.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Visweswarapura
Public transport in the Visweswarapura 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 69.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Visweswarapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Visweswarapura is about 50 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 Visweswarapura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Visweswarapura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Visweswarapura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Visweswarapura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Visweswarapura
Where is Visweswarapura located?
Visweswarapura village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Visweswarapura?
The Gram Panchayat of Visweswarapura is Meerasaabihalli.
What is the pincode of Visweswarapura?
The pincode of Visweswarapura is 577537.
What is the population of Visweswarapura?
Visweswarapura has a total population of 599, including 311 males and 288 females.
How many households are there in Visweswarapura?
There are 121 households in Visweswarapura.
What is the literacy rate in Visweswarapura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Visweswarapura is 57.93%. Male literacy is 70.74% and female literacy is 44.10%.