Gajapura - Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara

Gajapura is a village situated in the Harapanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Harapanahalli and around 48 km from Davanagere. Mydur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajapura is 606316. The village covers a total geographical area of 2732.66 hectares and falls under the 583134 pincode. Kotturu is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gajapura

According to the 2011 Census, Gajapura village had a total population of 4,284 people, including 2,205 males and 2,079 females, living in 801 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.97%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 61.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 805, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajapura

Gajapura 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 Gajapura

Gajapura 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 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotturu to Gajapura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Gajapura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajapura

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

Health Facilities in Gajapura

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

FAQs about Gajapura