Sangalapura - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Sangalapura is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Turuvekere and around 70 km from Tumkur. Madihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sangalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangalapura is 612253. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.41 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sangalapura

As per Census 2011, Sangalapura village has a total population of 789 people, consisting of 392 males and 397 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 137 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sangalapura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sangalapura

Sangalapura 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 Sangalapura

Sangalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Sangalapura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sangalapura is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sangalapura

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

Health Facilities in Sangalapura

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

FAQs about Sangalapura