Lingapura - Belur, Hassan

Lingapura is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Arehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingapura is 615147. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.99 hectares and falls under the 573121 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Belur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lingapura

According to the 2011 Census, Lingapura village had a total population of 719 people, including 347 males and 372 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.08%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 66.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Lingapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Lingapura is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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