Hampi - Hosapete, Vijayanagara

Hampi is a village situated in the Hosapete taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Hospet and around 62 km from Bellary. Hampi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hampi is 604731. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.3 hectares and falls under the 583239 pincode. Kamalapuram is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Hampi

According to the 2011 Census, Hampi village had a total population of 2,777 people, including 1,358 males and 1,419 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.41%, with male literacy at 82.66% and female literacy at 66.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 577.

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

Nearby Villages of Hampi

Hampi 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 Hampi

Hampi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamalapuram to Hampi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Hampi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hampi

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

Health Facilities in Hampi

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

FAQs about Hampi