Vipra - Gangawati, Koppal

Vipra is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Sangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vipra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vipra is 601633. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.28 hectares and falls under the 583227 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Vipra

As per Census 2011, Vipra village has a total population of 678 people, consisting of 417 males and 261 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 625 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 414 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vipra

Vipra 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 Vipra

Vipra 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 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Vipra is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Vipra 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 Vipra

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

Health Facilities in Vipra

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

FAQs about Vipra