Anthapura - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Anthapura is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hire Yemmiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anthapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anthapura is 605654. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.25 hectares and falls under the 577523 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Anthapura

According to the 2011 Census, Anthapura village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 531 males and 519 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.77%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 70.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, 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 Anthapura

Anthapura 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 Anthapura

Anthapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikjajur Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Anthapura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Anthapura is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anthapura

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

Health Facilities in Anthapura

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

FAQs about Anthapura