Medinapur - Lingasugur, Raichur

Medinapur is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Lingsugur and around 86 km from Raichur. Kota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medinapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medinapur is 600471. The village covers a total geographical area of 1161.9 hectares and falls under the 584115 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Lingsugur 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 2,430 people, including 1,212 males and 1,218 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.18%, with male literacy at 77.03% and female literacy at 44.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 665, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Medinapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Medinapur is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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