Giriyapura - Channagiri, Davanagere

Giriyapura is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kogaluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giriyapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giriyapura is 606939. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.74 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Giriyapura 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 Giriyapura

According to the 2011 Census, Giriyapura village had a total population of 533 people, including 261 males and 272 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.03%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 64.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Giriyapura

Giriyapura 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 Giriyapura

Giriyapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Giriyapura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Giriyapura is about 33 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 Giriyapura

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

Health Facilities in Giriyapura

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

FAQs about Giriyapura