Kasturipura - Jagalur, Davanagere

Kasturipura is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Bistuvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasturipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasturipura is 606461. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.48 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kasturipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kasturipura

As per Census 2011, Kasturipura village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 215 males and 222 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 390 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasturipura

Kasturipura 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 Kasturipura

Kasturipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haliyuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Kasturipura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kasturipura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasturipura

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

Health Facilities in Kasturipura

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

FAQs about Kasturipura