Sankapura - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Sankapura is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Madhugiri and around 58 km from Tumkur. Puravara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankapura is 610959. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.45 hectares and falls under the 572175 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sankapura

According to the 2011 Census, Sankapura village had a total population of 375 people, including 178 males and 197 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.34%, with male literacy at 86.62% and female literacy at 57.87%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankapura

Sankapura 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 Sankapura

Public transport in the Sankapura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Sankapura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sankapura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankapura

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

Health Facilities in Sankapura

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

FAQs about Sankapura