Ramagiri - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Ramagiri is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Ramagiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramagiri is 605691. The village covers a total geographical area of 801.91 hectares and falls under the 577539 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ramagiri 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 Ramagiri

According to the 2011 Census, Ramagiri village had a total population of 4,641 people, including 2,366 males and 2,275 females, living in 1,079 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.72%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 71.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,067, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,194.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,6412,3662,275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)445233212
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,067563504
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,194593601
Literate Population3,3031,8181,485
Illiterate Population1,338548790

Nearby Villages of Ramagiri

Ramagiri 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)
R.mallapuraNorth1.78 km
AmblihalliSouth-West2.15 km
T.vaderahalliWest2.49 km
DasikatteNorth-West2.86 km
Ramagiri KavalEast2.88 km
Harogutti KavalNorth-East3.47 km
GangasamudraSouth4.00 km
TalagattaSouth4.34 km
RangapuraNorth-West4.40 km
TalikattiWest4.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramagiri

Ramagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramgiri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Ramagiri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Ramagiri is about 48 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 Ramagiri

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

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

Health Facilities in Ramagiri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ramagiri 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ramagiri

Where is Ramagiri located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ramagiri?

Ramagiri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ramagiri?

The pincode of Ramagiri is 577539.

What is the population of Ramagiri?

Ramagiri had a total population of 4,641, including 2,366 males and 2,275 females.

How many households are there in Ramagiri?

Ramagiri had 1,079 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramagiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramagiri was 78.72%. Male literacy was 85.23% and female literacy was 71.98%.