Basavapura - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Basavapura 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 29 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chithrahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basavapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basavapura is 605757. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.15 hectares and falls under the 577557 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Basavapura 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 Basavapura

As per Census 2011, Basavapura village has a total population of 679 people, consisting of 350 males and 329 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basavapura

Basavapura 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 Basavapura

Basavapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Basavapura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Basavapura is about 29 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 Basavapura

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

Health Facilities in Basavapura

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

FAQs about Basavapura