Kachapur - Arakera, Raichur

Kachapur is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Devadurga and around 72 km from Raichur. Kothadoddi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachapur is 600675. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.5 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kachapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kachapur village had a total population of 323 people, including 168 males and 155 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.41%, with male literacy at 19.85% and female literacy at 12.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachapur

Kachapur 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 Kachapur

Kachapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Kachapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Kachapur is about 72 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 Kachapur

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

Health Facilities in Kachapur

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

FAQs about Kachapur