Lingapura - Honnali, Davanagere

Lingapura is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Lingapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingapura is 606870. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.38 hectares and falls under the 577243 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Lingapura

According to the 2011 Census, Lingapura village had a total population of 2,462 people, including 1,267 males and 1,195 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.14%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 67.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 740, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Lingapura

Lingapura 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 Lingapura

Lingapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Town, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Lingapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Lingapura is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingapura

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

Health Facilities in Lingapura

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

FAQs about Lingapura