Gangapur - Ranibennur, Haveri

Gangapur is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Gudagur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 604493. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.97 hectares and falls under the 581115 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur village had a total population of 1,977 people, including 1,058 males and 919 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.80%, with male literacy at 86.16% and female literacy at 61.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapur

Gangapur 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 Gangapur

Gangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranibennur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Gangapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Gangapur is about 43 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 Gangapur

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

Health Facilities in Gangapur

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

FAQs about Gangapur