Venkatapur - Kushtagi, Koppal

Venkatapur is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Tumarikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapur is 601403. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.52 hectares and falls under the 583281 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Venkatapur

According to the 2011 Census, Venkatapur village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 646 males and 597 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.92%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 678, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkatapur

Venkatapur 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 Venkatapur

Public transport in the Venkatapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Venkatapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Venkatapur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venkatapur

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapur

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

FAQs about Venkatapur