Kerekondapura - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Kerekondapura is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Rampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerekondapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerekondapura is 605163. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.36 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kerekondapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kerekondapura village had a total population of 1,639 people, including 834 males and 805 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.84%, with male literacy at 86.51% and female literacy at 72.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 404, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerekondapura

Kerekondapura 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 Kerekondapura

Kerekondapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Kerekondapura is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kerekondapura is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerekondapura

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

Health Facilities in Kerekondapura

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

FAQs about Kerekondapura