Kashipura - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kashipura is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kabbala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipura is 606975. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.83 hectares and falls under the 577218 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kashipura 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 Kashipura

As per Census 2011, Kashipura village has a total population of 1,461 people, consisting of 712 males and 749 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 125 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,461712749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1426973
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,167562605
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1256758
Literate Population762431331
Illiterate Population699281418

Nearby Villages of Kashipura

Kashipura 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)
MallapuraNorth1.67 km
KerebilachiSouth2.07 km
SiddapuraWest2.15 km
SomlapuraSouth-East2.29 km
SulekereSouth-West2.62 km
KabbalaNorth-West2.95 km
AlurNorth-East3.16 km
HallimallapuraEast3.36 km
YakkegondiWest3.46 km
KarekatteNorth3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kashipura

Kashipura 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 104.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Kashipura is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kashipura is about 32 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 Kashipura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kashipura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kashipura

Where is Kashipura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kashipura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kashipura is Kabbala.

What is the pincode of Kashipura?

The pincode of Kashipura is 577218.

What is the population of Kashipura?

Kashipura has a total population of 1,461, including 712 males and 749 females.

How many households are there in Kashipura?

There are 328 households in Kashipura.

What is the literacy rate in Kashipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashipura is 52.16%. Male literacy is 60.53% and female literacy is 44.19%.