Grantapura - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Grantapura is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Heggere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Grantapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Grantapura is 605973. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.44 hectares and falls under the 577542 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Grantapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Grantapura

According to the 2011 Census, Grantapura village had a total population of 61 people, including 37 males and 24 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 649 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.59%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 90.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Grantapura

Grantapura 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 Grantapura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Grantapura. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Grantapura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Grantapura is about 92 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 Grantapura

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

Health Facilities in Grantapura

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

FAQs about Grantapura