Keralapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Keralapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Keralapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keralapura is 616787. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.13 hectares and falls under the 573136 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Keralapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Keralapura

According to the 2011 Census, Keralapura village had a total population of 4,335 people, including 2,143 males and 2,192 females, living in 1,077 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.82%, with male literacy at 83.81% and female literacy at 68.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Keralapura

Keralapura 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 Keralapura

Keralapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Keralapura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Keralapura 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 Keralapura

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

Health Facilities in Keralapura

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

FAQs about Keralapura