Channapura - Channagiri, Davanagere

Channapura is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kondadahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Channapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channapura is 606982. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.63 hectares and falls under the 577218 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Channapura

According to the 2011 Census, Channapura village had a total population of 1,517 people, including 764 males and 753 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.88%, with male literacy at 72.98% and female literacy at 56.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Channapura

Channapura 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 Channapura

Channapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Channapura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Channapura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Channapura

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

Health Facilities in Channapura

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

FAQs about Channapura