Basavapura - Jagalur, Davanagere

Basavapura is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Devikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basavapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basavapura is 606451. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.97 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Basavapura

According to the 2011 Census, Basavapura village had a total population of 939 people, including 474 males and 465 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.97%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 78.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 690.

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

Nearby Villages of Basavapura

Basavapura 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 Basavapura

Basavapura 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 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Basavapura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Basavapura is about 38 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 Basavapura

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

Health Facilities in Basavapura

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

FAQs about Basavapura