Achalapur - Gangawati, Koppal

Achalapur is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Chikkajanthakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achalapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achalapur is 601654. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.45 hectares and falls under the 583268 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Achalapur

As per Census 2011, Achalapur village has a total population of 31 people, consisting of 15 males and 16 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The village has 22 literate and 9 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Achalapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population311516
Scheduled Castes (SC)1165
Literate Population221111
Illiterate Population945

Nearby Villages of Achalapur

Achalapur 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)
HosalliSouth-West0.83 km
Jantkal (kalan)South-West1.99 km
Chikka JantkalSouth-East2.23 km
AyodhyaNorth-East2.25 km
NagarhalliSouth2.37 km
JangamarkalgudiNorth2.73 km
VipraSouth-West3.09 km
DanapurNorth-East3.38 km
VirpapurSouth-West3.73 km
Gangawati (rural)West4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Achalapur

Achalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bayaluvaddigeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Achalapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Achalapur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achalapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Achalapur 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 Achalapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Achalapur

Where is Achalapur located?

Achalapur village is located in Gangawati Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Achalapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Achalapur is Chikkajanthakal.

What is the pincode of Achalapur?

The pincode of Achalapur is 583268.

What is the population of Achalapur?

Achalapur has a total population of 31, including 15 males and 16 females.

How many households are there in Achalapur?

There are 10 households in Achalapur.

What is the literacy rate in Achalapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achalapur is 70.97%. Male literacy is 73.33% and female literacy is 68.75%.