Thumbapura - Arsikere, Hassan

Thumbapura is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kamasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thumbapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thumbapura is 615662. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.66 hectares and falls under the 573126 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Thumbapura 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 Thumbapura

As per Census 2011, Thumbapura village has a total population of 573 people, consisting of 279 males and 294 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population573279294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361818
Scheduled Castes (SC)391623
Literate Population468240228
Illiterate Population1053966

Nearby Villages of Thumbapura

Thumbapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MallenahalliSouth1.38 km
ThudikenahalliSouth-West1.65 km
YarigenahalliWest1.68 km
MelenahalliNorth1.70 km
VaderahalliEast2.33 km
BasavanahalliNorth-West2.45 km
KamasamudraSouth-West2.52 km
MallidevihalliSouth-East2.83 km
KasuvanahalliSouth-West2.97 km
SingenahalliWest3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thumbapura

Public transport in the Thumbapura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Thumbapura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Thumbapura is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thumbapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Thumbapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thumbapura

Where is Thumbapura located?

Thumbapura village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thumbapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Thumbapura is Kamasamudra.

What is the pincode of Thumbapura?

The pincode of Thumbapura is 573126.

What is the population of Thumbapura?

Thumbapura has a total population of 573, including 279 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Thumbapura?

There are 154 households in Thumbapura.

What is the literacy rate in Thumbapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thumbapura is 81.68%. Male literacy is 86.02% and female literacy is 77.55%.