Boppalapura - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Boppalapura is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Kudligi and around 91 km from Bellary. Hirehegdal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boppalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boppalapura is 605071. The village covers a total geographical area of 1800.81 hectares and falls under the 583135 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Boppalapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Boppalapura

As per Census 2011, Boppalapura village has a total population of 1,099 people, consisting of 583 males and 516 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 699 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,099583516
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356867
Scheduled Castes (SC)437224213
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1276364
Literate Population699420279
Illiterate Population400163237

Nearby Villages of Boppalapura

Boppalapura 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)
KallahalliNorth-West3.69 km
HansiNorth4.19 km
BennikalNorth-West6.04 km
GajapuraSouth-East6.36 km
KuppinakeriEast6.73 km
SivapuraNorth-East7.62 km
DhoopadahalliWest8.14 km
UpparagattaNorth8.72 km
Motikal TandaSouth-West8.93 km
BadaladukuSouth-East8.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Boppalapura

Boppalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 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 Boppalapura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Boppalapura is about 91 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 Boppalapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Boppalapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Boppalapura

Where is Boppalapura located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Boppalapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Boppalapura is Hirehegdal.

What is the pincode of Boppalapura?

The pincode of Boppalapura is 583135.

What is the population of Boppalapura?

Boppalapura has a total population of 1,099, including 583 males and 516 females.

How many households are there in Boppalapura?

There are 207 households in Boppalapura.

What is the literacy rate in Boppalapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Boppalapura is 63.60%. Male literacy is 72.04% and female literacy is 54.07%.