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 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 Siddapura

As per Census 2011, Siddapura village has a total population of 3,903 people, consisting of 1,963 males and 1,940 females. The village has 783 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 563 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,732 literate and 2,171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 793 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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