Konapur - Kukanoor, Koppal

Konapur is a village situated in the Kukanoor taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Yelbarga and around 30 km from Koppal. Baligeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konapur is 601345. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.03 hectares and falls under the 583232 pincode. Yelbarga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Konapur

According to the 2011 Census, Konapur village had a total population of 661 people, including 342 males and 319 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 56.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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 Population661342319
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045549
Scheduled Castes (SC)643232
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population374221153
Illiterate Population287121166

Nearby Villages of Konapur

Konapur 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)
KakkihalliSouth-West1.56 km
ChanpanhalliNorth-West2.65 km
TipparasanhaluSouth-East2.82 km
BalgeraNorth-East3.00 km
YadiapurEast3.82 km
HarishankerbandiWest3.91 km
GavarhalSouth4.12 km
BedwattiSouth-East4.55 km
KallurNorth-West4.91 km
BudgumpiNorth-East5.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Konapur

Konapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelbarga to Konapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Konapur is about 30 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 Konapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Konapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Konapur 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 Konapur

Where is Konapur located?

Konapur village is located in Kukanoor Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Konapur is Baligeri.

What is the pincode of Konapur?

The pincode of Konapur is 583232.

What is the population of Konapur?

Konapur had a total population of 661, including 342 males and 319 females.

How many households are there in Konapur?

Konapur had 132 households.

What is the literacy rate in Konapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konapur was 67.15%. Male literacy was 77.00% and female literacy was 56.67%.