Kupgal - Shorapur, Yadgir

Kupgal is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Sugooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kupgal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kupgal is 621063. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.7 hectares and falls under the 585290 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kupgal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shorapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kupgal

According to the 2011 Census, Kupgal village had a total population of 827 people, including 401 males and 426 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.27%, with male literacy at 54.49% and female literacy at 27.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 678.

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

Nearby Villages of Kupgal

Kupgal 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 Kupgal

Public transport in the Kupgal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadgir, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Kupgal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Kupgal is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kupgal

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

Health Facilities in Kupgal

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

FAQs about Kupgal