Rathnapur - Hangal, Haveri

Rathnapur is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kargudari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rathnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rathnapur is 604081. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.46 hectares and falls under the 581199 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Rathnapur

As per Census 2011, Rathnapur village has a total population of 751 people, consisting of 374 males and 377 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 746 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population751374377
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165759
Scheduled Castes (SC)746372374
Literate Population317209108
Illiterate Population434165269

Nearby Villages of Rathnapur

Rathnapur 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)
MaharajpetNorth0.80 km
KargudriSouth-East1.16 km
SatenhalliSouth-West2.05 km
BaichavalliWest2.24 km
NegavanigiEast2.30 km
YallurNorth2.32 km
NitaginakoppaNorth-East2.95 km
CheeranahalliNorth-West3.23 km
MalligarSouth3.29 km
SavasgiSouth-East3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rathnapur

Rathnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karajgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 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 Hangal to Rathnapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Rathnapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rathnapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Rathnapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rathnapur

Where is Rathnapur located?

Rathnapur village is located in Hangal Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rathnapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Rathnapur is Kargudari.

What is the pincode of Rathnapur?

The pincode of Rathnapur is 581199.

What is the population of Rathnapur?

Rathnapur has a total population of 751, including 374 males and 377 females.

How many households are there in Rathnapur?

There are 154 households in Rathnapur.

What is the literacy rate in Rathnapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rathnapur is 42.21%. Male literacy is 55.88% and female literacy is 28.65%.