Vithalapur - Mundargi, Gadag

Vithalapur is a village situated in the Mundargi taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundargi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Bidarhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vithalapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vithalapur is 602193. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.11 hectares and falls under the 582118 pincode. Mundargi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Vithalapur

As per Census 2011, Vithalapur village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 274 males and 290 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 363 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population564274290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)813348
Scheduled Castes (SC)1747698
Scheduled Tribes (ST)752
Literate Population20112675
Illiterate Population363148215

Nearby Villages of Vithalapur

Vithalapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TolaliSouth1.12 km
BidarahalliNorth2.64 km
KallaganurSouth2.71 km
ChavadalWest3.33 km
RangapuraEast3.91 km
BasapurSouth-West3.91 km
HebbalWest4.75 km
SasarwadSouth-West5.38 km
AngoorSouth5.57 km
BelaghattiNorth-West5.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vithalapur

Vithalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundargi to Vithalapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Vithalapur is about 65 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 Vithalapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vithalapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Vithalapur

Where is Vithalapur located?

Vithalapur village is located in Mundargi Taluka, Gadag district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vithalapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Vithalapur is Bidarhalli.

What is the pincode of Vithalapur?

The pincode of Vithalapur is 582118.

What is the population of Vithalapur?

Vithalapur has a total population of 564, including 274 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Vithalapur?

There are 123 households in Vithalapur.

What is the literacy rate in Vithalapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vithalapur is 35.64%. Male literacy is 45.99% and female literacy is 25.86%.