Karepura - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Karepura is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Nanjangud and around 46 km from Mysore. Karya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karepura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karepura is 619283. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.5 hectares and falls under the 571118 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Karepura

According to the 2011 Census, Karepura village had a total population of 1,434 people, including 720 males and 714 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.47%, with male literacy at 67.80% and female literacy at 51.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Karepura

Karepura 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 Karepura

Karepura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Karepura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Karepura is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karepura

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

Health Facilities in Karepura

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

FAQs about Karepura