Ramachandrapura - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Ramachandrapura is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Hosanagara and around 76 km from Shimoga. Ramachandrapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramachandrapura is 607966. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.93 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Ramachandrapura

According to the 2011 Census, Ramachandrapura village had a total population of 918 people, including 504 males and 414 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 74.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Ramachandrapura

Ramachandrapura 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 Ramachandrapura

Ramachandrapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anandapuram, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Ramachandrapura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Ramachandrapura is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramachandrapura

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

Health Facilities in Ramachandrapura

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

FAQs about Ramachandrapura