Veerapur - Lingasugur, Raichur

Veerapur is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Lingsugur and around 79 km from Raichur. Gejjalagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veerapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veerapur is 600484. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.02 hectares and falls under the 584115 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Veerapur 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 Veerapur

According to the 2011 Census, Veerapur village had a total population of 977 people, including 480 males and 497 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.90%, with male literacy at 80.38% and female literacy at 54.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Veerapur

Veerapur 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 Veerapur

Veerapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Veerapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Veerapur is about 79 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 Veerapur

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

Health Facilities in Veerapur

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

FAQs about Veerapur