Horakeredevarapura - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Horakeredevarapura is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. H.d.pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Horakeredevarapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horakeredevarapura is 605788. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.81 hectares and falls under the 577557 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Horakeredevarapura 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 Horakeredevarapura

As per Census 2011, Horakeredevarapura village has a total population of 2,976 people, consisting of 1,489 males and 1,487 females. The village has 705 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,996 literate and 980 illiterate residents. Additionally, 923 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9761,4891,487
Child Population (0–6 yrs)320145175
Scheduled Castes (SC)923485438
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1668284
Literate Population1,9961,123873
Illiterate Population980366614

Nearby Villages of Horakeredevarapura

Horakeredevarapura 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NandihalliEast1.28 km
MathigattaNorth-West1.60 km
GoppenahalliEast1.89 km
NandanahosurSouth-East2.61 km
KanivejogihalliEast2.89 km
RamenahalliNorth2.93 km
NellikatteNorth-West3.65 km
KasavanahalliNorth-East4.07 km
SangenahalliEast4.31 km
GondihalliNorth-East4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Horakeredevarapura

Horakeredevarapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Horakeredevarapura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Horakeredevarapura is about 30 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 Horakeredevarapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Horakeredevarapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Horakeredevarapura

Where is Horakeredevarapura located?

Horakeredevarapura village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Horakeredevarapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Horakeredevarapura is H.d.pura.

What is the pincode of Horakeredevarapura?

The pincode of Horakeredevarapura is 577557.

What is the population of Horakeredevarapura?

Horakeredevarapura has a total population of 2,976, including 1,489 males and 1,487 females.

How many households are there in Horakeredevarapura?

There are 705 households in Horakeredevarapura.

What is the literacy rate in Horakeredevarapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Horakeredevarapura is 67.07%. Male literacy is 75.42% and female literacy is 58.71%.