Amarapur - Sindhnur, Raichur

Amarapur is a village situated in the Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindhnur and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Hosalli E.j. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarapur is 601202. The village covers a total geographical area of 597.16 hectares and falls under the 584128 pincode. Sindhnur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Amarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Amarapur village had a total population of 1,327 people, including 638 males and 689 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.73%, with male literacy at 58.07% and female literacy at 42.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Amarapur

Amarapur 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 Amarapur

Amarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kupgal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindhnur to Amarapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Amarapur is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarapur

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

Health Facilities in Amarapur

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

FAQs about Amarapur