Narayanapur - Belur, Hassan

Narayanapur is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Narayanapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narayanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanapur is 615205. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.99 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Narayanapur 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 Narayanapur

As per Census 2011, Narayanapur village has a total population of 1,105 people, consisting of 560 males and 545 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,105560545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884444
Scheduled Castes (SC)434208226
Literate Population777444333
Illiterate Population328116212

Nearby Villages of Narayanapur

Narayanapur 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)
N. HosahalliSouth-East1.13 km
KelahalliSouth-West1.24 km
KodanahalliEast1.40 km
SiraghattaNorth-East1.40 km
HanumidiNorth-West1.62 km
YamasandiSouth2.21 km
BennurSouth-East2.52 km
KaragadaEast2.71 km
GangalagoduSouth-West2.90 km
HejjiganahalliNorth-West2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narayanapur

Narayanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Narayanapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Narayanapur 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 Narayanapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Narayanapur

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

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

FAQs about Narayanapur

Where is Narayanapur located?

Narayanapur village is located in Belur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narayanapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Narayanapur is Narayanapura.

What is the pincode of Narayanapur?

The pincode of Narayanapur is 573115.

What is the population of Narayanapur?

Narayanapur has a total population of 1,105, including 560 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Narayanapur?

There are 259 households in Narayanapur.

What is the literacy rate in Narayanapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narayanapur is 70.32%. Male literacy is 79.29% and female literacy is 61.10%.