Giriyapura - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Giriyapura is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Guddadanerlakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giriyapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giriyapura is 606024. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.08 hectares and falls under the 577533 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Giriyapura

According to the 2011 Census, Giriyapura village had a total population of 579 people, including 301 males and 278 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.65%, with male literacy at 56.16% and female literacy at 41.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Giriyapura

Giriyapura 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 Giriyapura

Giriyapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Giriyapura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Giriyapura is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giriyapura

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

Health Facilities in Giriyapura

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

FAQs about Giriyapura