Dharmapura - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Dharmapura is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Dharampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmapura is 606119. The village covers a total geographical area of 1675.48 hectares and falls under the 577596 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dharmapura

As per Census 2011, Dharmapura village has a total population of 4,793 people, consisting of 2,434 males and 2,359 females. The village has 1,049 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 542 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,361 literate and 1,432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,382 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 195 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmapura

Dharmapura 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 Dharmapura

Dharmapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Dharmapura is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Dharmapura is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmapura

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

Health Facilities in Dharmapura

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

FAQs about Dharmapura