Siddapura - Virajpet, Kodagu

Siddapura is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Siddapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddapura is 618027. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.49 hectares and falls under the 571253 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Siddapura

According to the 2011 Census, Siddapura village had a total population of 1,718 people, including 868 males and 850 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.21%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 75.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 534, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddapura

Siddapura 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 Siddapura

Siddapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Siddapura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Siddapura is about 28 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 Siddapura

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

Health Facilities in Siddapura

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

FAQs about Siddapura