Salapura - Arsikere, Hassan

Salapura is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hiriyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salapura is 615542. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.75 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Salapura 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 Salapura

According to the 2011 Census, Salapura village had a total population of 507 people, including 247 males and 260 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.72%, with male literacy at 91.52% and female literacy at 72.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Salapura

Salapura 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 Salapura

Salapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Salapura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Salapura is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salapura

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

Health Facilities in Salapura

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

FAQs about Salapura