Keshavapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Keshavapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ganjalagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keshavapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keshavapura is 616613. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.77 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Keshavapura 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 Keshavapura

According to the 2011 Census, Keshavapura village had a total population of 157 people, including 73 males and 84 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.43%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Keshavapura

Keshavapura 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 Keshavapura

Keshavapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Keshavapura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Keshavapura is about 40 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 Keshavapura

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

Health Facilities in Keshavapura

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

FAQs about Keshavapura