Channapura - Mulbagal, Kolar

Channapura is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Angondahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Channapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channapura is 622969. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.39 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Channapura

According to the 2011 Census, Channapura village had a total population of 907 people, including 455 males and 452 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.41%, with male literacy at 78.09% and female literacy at 54.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population907455452
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1305872
Scheduled Castes (SC)297144153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population516310206
Illiterate Population391145246

Nearby Villages of Channapura

Channapura 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)
ReddihalliSouth-West1.09 km
BallaNorth1.40 km
SheshapuraEast1.87 km
BommasandraSouth-East1.91 km
YadahalliWest1.92 km
Kuruba ChadumanahalliNorth-East2.06 km
KagganahalliNorth-West2.24 km
AngondahalliSouth2.46 km
GopasandraSouth2.73 km
VeerasettihalliSouth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Channapura

Channapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Channapura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Channapura is about 39 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 Channapura

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

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

Health Facilities in Channapura

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

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

FAQs about Channapura

Where is Channapura located?

Channapura village is located in Mulbagal Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Channapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Channapura is Angondahalli.

What is the pincode of Channapura?

The pincode of Channapura is 563131.

What is the population of Channapura?

Channapura had a total population of 907, including 455 males and 452 females.

How many households are there in Channapura?

Channapura had 180 households.

What is the literacy rate in Channapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Channapura was 66.41%. Male literacy was 78.09% and female literacy was 54.21%.