Siddapura - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Siddapura is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Ashokasiddapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siddapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddapura is 605183. The village covers a total geographical area of 2090.48 hectares and falls under the 577535 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Siddapura village had a total population of 3,903 people, including 1,963 males and 1,940 females, living in 783 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.86%, with male literacy at 63.08% and female literacy at 40.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 664, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 793.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddapura

Siddapura 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 Siddapura

Siddapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Molakalmuru, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Siddapura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Siddapura is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siddapura

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

Health Facilities in Siddapura

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

FAQs about Siddapura