Obalapura - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Obalapura is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Tagadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Obalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Obalapura is 617171. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.64 hectares and falls under the 573111 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Obalapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shravanabelagola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Obalapura

As per Census 2011, Obalapura village has a total population of 929 people, consisting of 442 males and 487 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 507 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Obalapura

Obalapura 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 Obalapura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Obalapura. The nearest railway station is Bageshapura, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Obalapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Obalapura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Obalapura

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

Health Facilities in Obalapura

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

FAQs about Obalapura