Kamsagara - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kamsagara 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kamsagara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamsagara is 606906. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.26 hectares and falls under the 577551 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kamsagara

According to the 2011 Census, Kamsagara village had a total population of 1,736 people, including 853 males and 883 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 76.90% and female literacy at 58.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 576, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,736853883
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1699178
Scheduled Castes (SC)576288288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)219105114
Literate Population1,055586469
Illiterate Population681267414

Nearby Villages of Kamsagara

Kamsagara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VeerapuraNorth0.90 km
PillankatteSouth1.17 km
KanivebilchiSouth-East1.92 km
SagarapetNorth-West2.45 km
VylipuraSouth-West2.50 km
HirekurubarahalliEast2.68 km
RamasagaraSouth-East2.88 km
SringarabaguSouth-West3.12 km
HosakereWest3.40 km
HarosagaraNorth-West3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamsagara

Kamsagara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hanumanahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Kamsagara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kamsagara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamsagara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamsagara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Kamsagara

Where is Kamsagara located?

Kamsagara village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamsagara?

Kamsagara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamsagara?

The pincode of Kamsagara is 577551.

What is the population of Kamsagara?

Kamsagara had a total population of 1,736, including 853 males and 883 females.

How many households are there in Kamsagara?

Kamsagara had 355 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamsagara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamsagara was 67.33%. Male literacy was 76.90% and female literacy was 58.26%.