Venkatapura - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Venkatapura is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Bangarpet and around 31 km from Kolar. Hulkooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapura is 622721. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.1 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Venkatapura

According to the 2011 Census, Venkatapura village had a total population of 522 people, including 312 males and 210 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 673 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.46%, with male literacy at 86.28% and female literacy at 61.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkatapura

Venkatapura 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 Venkatapura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Venkatapura. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Venkatapura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Venkatapura is about 31 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 Venkatapura

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapura

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

FAQs about Venkatapura