Veerapur - Dharwad

Veerapur is a village situated in the Dharwad taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from Dharwad, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ramapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veerapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veerapur is 602245. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.27 hectares and falls under the 580007 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Veerapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharwad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Veerapur

As per Census 2011, Veerapur village has a total population of 962 people, consisting of 495 males and 467 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Veerapur

Veerapur 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 Veerapur

Public transport in the Veerapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kambrganvi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Veerapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Veerapur is about 31 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 Veerapur

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

Health Facilities in Veerapur

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

FAQs about Veerapur