Venkatapura - Mulbagal, Kolar

Venkatapura is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Mudigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapura is 623092. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.87 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Venkatapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Venkatapura

According to the 2011 Census, Venkatapura village had a total population of 237 people, including 121 males and 116 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 90.83% and female literacy at 64.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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 <1 km of the Venkatapura. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Venkatapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Venkatapura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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