Veerakaputra - Malur, Kolar

Veerakaputra is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Tekal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veerakaputra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veerakaputra is 622388. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.31 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Veerakaputra

According to the 2011 Census, Veerakaputra village had a total population of 600 people, including 306 males and 294 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.86%, with male literacy at 73.23% and female literacy at 54.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Veerakaputra

Veerakaputra 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 Veerakaputra

Public transport in the Veerakaputra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maralahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Veerakaputra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Veerakaputra is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veerakaputra

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

Health Facilities in Veerakaputra

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

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