Gerupura

Gerupura is a village located in Hosanagara taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Hosanagara (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, M Guddekoppa is the gram panchayat of Gerupura village.

Gerupura has its own place in the vibrant Shimoga region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gerupura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gerupura is 607879. The village spans a total geographical area of 96.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577418. Hosanagara is nearest town to Gerupura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gerupura 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 Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gerupura

Below is a concise population overview of Gerupura as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 196 98 98
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 17 9 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 17 7 10
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 112 66 46
Illiterate Population 84 32 52

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gerupura village:

  • The total population of Gerupura village is around 196, including approximately 98 males and 98 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 17 children aged 0–6 years in Gerupura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gerupura village has 17 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gerupura village is about 57.14%, with male literacy at 67.35% and female literacy at 46.94%.
  • There are around 43 households in Gerupura village.

Connectivity of Gerupura

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gerupura

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

Salageri H Honne Koppa Ganganakoppa Varakodu Mavinakoppa Kalur Masagalli Kalikapura Jeni Holagodu Basavapura

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerupura

Where is Gerupura located?
Gerupura village is situated in Hosanagara Taluka, within the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gerupura?
The Gram Panchayat of Gerupura is M Guddekoppa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gerupura?
The pincode of Gerupura is 577418, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gerupura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gerupura is 196, with 98 males and 98 females.
How many households are there in Gerupura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gerupura village has a total of 43 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gerupura as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gerupura is 57.14%. The male literacy rate is 67.35%, while the female literacy rate is 46.94%.