Karapura - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Karapura is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Heggadadevankote and around 75 km from Mysore. N.belthur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karapura is 619053. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.32 hectares and falls under the 571114 pincode. H D Kote is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Karapura

According to the 2011 Census, Karapura village had a total population of 265 people, including 117 males and 148 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,265 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.24%, with male literacy at 70.48% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Karapura

Karapura 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 Karapura

Public transport in the Karapura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from H D Kote to Karapura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Karapura is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karapura

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

Health Facilities in Karapura

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

FAQs about Karapura