Rangapura - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Rangapura is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. R.nulenur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangapura is 605683. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.36 hectares and falls under the 577539 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Rangapura 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 Rangapura

As per Census 2011, Rangapura village has a total population of 1,651 people, consisting of 843 males and 808 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,171 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 648 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 245 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangapura

Rangapura 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 Rangapura

Rangapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Rangapura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Rangapura is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangapura

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

Health Facilities in Rangapura

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

FAQs about Rangapura