Venkatapur - Mundargi, Gadag

Venkatapur is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hallikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapur is 602147. The village covers a total geographical area of 2590.69 hectares and falls under the 582113 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Venkatapur

According to the 2011 Census, Venkatapur village had a total population of 2,164 people, including 1,105 males and 1,059 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.48%, with male literacy at 82.26% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkatapur

Venkatapur 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 Venkatapur

Venkatapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompur Road, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Venkatapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Venkatapur is about 30 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 Venkatapur

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapur

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

FAQs about Venkatapur