Kalapura - Sira, Tumakuru

Kalapura is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Sira and around 40 km from Tumkur. Talagunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalapura is 610472. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.07 hectares and falls under the 572125 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kalapura village had a total population of 795 people, including 394 males and 401 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.14%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 52.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalapura

Kalapura 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 Kalapura

Kalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Kalapura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kalapura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalapura

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

Health Facilities in Kalapura

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

FAQs about Kalapura