Hanumanthapura - Jagalur, Davanagere

Hanumanthapura is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hanumanthapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanumanthapura is 606484. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.97 hectares and falls under the 577528 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Hanumanthapura 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 Hanumanthapura

According to the 2011 Census, Hanumanthapura village had a total population of 2,101 people, including 1,089 males and 1,012 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.14%, with male literacy at 82.20% and female literacy at 67.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanumanthapura

Hanumanthapura 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 Hanumanthapura

Hanumanthapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Hanumanthapura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Hanumanthapura is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanumanthapura

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

Health Facilities in Hanumanthapura

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

FAQs about Hanumanthapura