Asantapur - Devara Hipparagi, Vijayapura

Asantapur is a village situated in the Devara Hipparagi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Sindgi and around 100 km from Bijapur. Hunashyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asantapur is 599421. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.52 hectares and falls under the 586128 pincode. Sindgi is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Asantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Asantapur village had a total population of 747 people, including 370 males and 377 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.07%, with male literacy at 86.38% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Asantapur

Asantapur 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 Asantapur

Asantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Angadgeri Halt, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindgi to Asantapur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Asantapur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asantapur

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

Health Facilities in Asantapur

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

FAQs about Asantapur