Medinapur - Devadurga, Raichur

Medinapur is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Karadigudda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medinapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medinapur is 600547. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.98 hectares and falls under the 584116 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Medinapur 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 Medinapur

According to the 2011 Census, Medinapur village had a total population of 387 people, including 211 males and 176 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.47%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 48.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Medinapur

Medinapur 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 Medinapur

Medinapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingiri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Medinapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Medinapur is about 80 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 Medinapur

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

Health Facilities in Medinapur

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

FAQs about Medinapur