Hampapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Hampapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Gangoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hampapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hampapura is 616747. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Hampapura

According to the 2011 Census, Hampapura village had a total population of 948 people, including 486 males and 462 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.04%, with male literacy at 62.73% and female literacy at 43.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Hampapura

Hampapura 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 Hampapura

Hampapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Hampapura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Hampapura 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 Hampapura

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

Health Facilities in Hampapura

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

FAQs about Hampapura