Challapura - Arsikere, Hassan

Challapura is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Thalalur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Challapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Challapura is 615733. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.09 hectares and falls under the 573103 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Challapura

According to the 2011 Census, Challapura village had a total population of 862 people, including 434 males and 428 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.32%, with male literacy at 91.13% and female literacy at 79.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Challapura

Challapura 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 Challapura

Challapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Challapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Challapura is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Challapura

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

Health Facilities in Challapura

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

FAQs about Challapura