Rayapura - Belur, Hassan

Rayapura is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bantenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rayapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayapura is 615228. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.12 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Rayapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Rayapura

According to the 2011 Census, Rayapura village had a total population of 550 people, including 270 males and 280 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.57%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 63.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayapura

Rayapura 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 Rayapura

Rayapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanivehalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Rayapura is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Rayapura is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rayapura

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

Health Facilities in Rayapura

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

FAQs about Rayapura