Medinapur

Medinapur is a village located in Lingsugur taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Lingsugur (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Kota is the gram panchayat of Medinapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Medinapur unique in its vibrant Lingsugur-Raichur region. You’ll see Medinapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Medinapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Medinapur is 600471. The village spans a total geographical area of 1161.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584115. Lingsugur is nearest town to Medinapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Medinapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lingsugur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Medinapur

Population of Medinapur

According to the 2011 Census, Medinapur has a total population of about 2,430, with approximately 1,212 males and 1,218 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 391 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 665 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 58. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.49%, with male literacy at about 63.37% and female literacy near 37.68%. There are around 393 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Medinapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Medinapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Medinapur. As per the 2011 stats, Medinapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Medinapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Medinapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Medinapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Medinapur