Amalapura - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Amalapura is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kudligi and around 92 km from Bellary. Choudapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amalapura is 605117. The village covers a total geographical area of 1650.76 hectares and falls under the 583135 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Amalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Amalapura village had a total population of 1,955 people, including 999 males and 956 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 78.23% and female literacy at 53.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,955999956
Child Population (0–6 yrs)234117117
Scheduled Castes (SC)222113109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)515266249
Literate Population1,139690449
Illiterate Population816309507

Nearby Villages of Amalapura

Amalapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KyasanakereNorth2.59 km
BanavikalSouth-East3.79 km
ChowdapuraWest4.74 km
Adavi SooravvanahalliNorth-East4.80 km
C.imadapuraWest5.39 km
JermaliEast5.60 km
MorabaNorth-West6.44 km
KakkuppiNorth6.57 km
KadekollaSouth-East7.86 km
HarudiNorth-East8.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amalapura

Amalapura 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 35.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Amalapura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Amalapura is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amalapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Amalapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Amalapura

Where is Amalapura located?

Amalapura village is located in Kudligi Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amalapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Amalapura is Choudapur.

What is the pincode of Amalapura?

The pincode of Amalapura is 583135.

What is the population of Amalapura?

Amalapura had a total population of 1,955, including 999 males and 956 females.

How many households are there in Amalapura?

Amalapura had 385 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amalapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amalapura was 66.18%. Male literacy was 78.23% and female literacy was 53.52%.