Sripura - Channagiri, Davanagere

Sripura is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Bulasagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sripura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sripura is 607015. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.72 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sripura 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 Sripura

As per Census 2011, Sripura village has a total population of 408 people, consisting of 208 males and 200 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 324 literate and 84 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population408208200
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372314
Scheduled Castes (SC)251510
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291415
Literate Population324167157
Illiterate Population844143

Nearby Villages of Sripura

Sripura 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)
AkalikattiWest1.35 km
AgarabannihattiSouth1.90 km
HattiNorth-West2.00 km
HireudaNorth-East2.26 km
BulsagaraNorth-West2.47 km
GullehalliEast2.63 km
AnapuraWest3.44 km
BillahalliSouth-West3.51 km
RamagondanahalliNorth-East3.66 km
BussenahalliSouth3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sripura

Sripura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Sripura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Sripura is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sripura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sripura 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 Sripura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sripura

Where is Sripura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sripura?

The Gram Panchayat of Sripura is Bulasagara.

What is the pincode of Sripura?

The pincode of Sripura is 577213.

What is the population of Sripura?

Sripura has a total population of 408, including 208 males and 200 females.

How many households are there in Sripura?

There are 74 households in Sripura.

What is the literacy rate in Sripura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sripura is 79.41%. Male literacy is 80.29% and female literacy is 78.50%.