Lingapura - Arkalgud, Hassan

Lingapura is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Agrahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingapura is 616653. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.53 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Lingapura 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 Lingapura

As per Census 2011, Lingapura village has a total population of 180 people, consisting of 89 males and 91 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 99 literate and 81 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Lingapura

Lingapura 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 Lingapura

Lingapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Lingapura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Lingapura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingapura

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

Health Facilities in Lingapura

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

FAQs about Lingapura