Banapura village, Hosdurga taluk | Pincode 577542

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LGD code: 605998
Pincode: 577542
Post office: Srirampura
Population: 28
Households: 5
Literacy rate: 39.3%
Sex ratio: 1154 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 19
Distance to district centre: 147 km
Distance to mandal centre: 176 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 264 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 280 km
Nearest railway station: Hagari · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Community Health Centre · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Banapura compares

By population, Banapura ranks #189 of 225 villages in Hosdurga mandal.

Literacy rate

39.3%

−24.6% vs mandal average

Banapura: 39.3%
Hosdurga mandal: 63.9%
Chitradurga district: 65.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,154

+178 vs mandal average

Banapura: 1,154
Hosdurga mandal: 976

Household size

people per home

5.6

+1.1 vs mandal average

Banapura: 5.6
Hosdurga mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Banapura at a glance

Banapura is a village of 28 people in 5 households (Census 2011) in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, the 189th-largest of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk. Literacy is 39%, 25 points below the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 1,154 women per 1,000 men. It lies 147 km from the Chitradurga district centre, 5 km from Moka, the nearest town, 15 km from Hagari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577542, served by Srirampura post office; the LGD village code is 605998. The nearest hospital or health centre is Community Health Centre, 5 km away. The village votes in Hiriyur assembly constituency, represented by MLA D Sudakar. The population is estimated at 33 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Banapura · this village	28	39%	—
Banapura · Ballari	477	47%	0 km N
Sanapura · Kampli	3,470	52%	0 km N
Moka · Ballari	11,690	46%	5.1 km S
Dasara Nagenahalli · Ballari	2,018	52%	6 km SE
Basarakodu · Ballari	2,634	43%	6.6 km N
J.Hosahalli · Arkalgud	523	47%	7.2 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Banapura

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: HOSDURGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 24
Distance to district HQ (km): 88
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 24
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SRIRAMAPURA
Total area (ha): 58.83
Irrigated area (ha): 0.39
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Banapura

LGD code: 605998
Pincode: 577542
Post office: Srirampura
Population (Census 2011): 28
Population (projected 2026): 33
Households: 5
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1154
Literacy rate: 39.3%
Coordinates: 15.28382°N, 77.04883°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chitradurga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hiriyur
Member of Parliament: Govind Karjol
Member of Legislative Assembly: D Sudakar
Block / Mandal: Hosdurga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chitradurga district level

Then & Now

Banapura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 28Census 2011
Households: 5Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1154 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 332026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 62026 projection
Active job cards: 1,77,179MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,18,919MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,050NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 44.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chitradurga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chitradurga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chitradurga district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Banapura

Mandal centre

Hosdurga · ≈ 176 km

≈ 6 h 2 min by car · 7 h 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chitradurga · ≈ 147 km

≈ 5 h 2 min by car · 5 h 59 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,690 people

Moka · ≈ 5.1 km

≈ 11 min by car · 13 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru264 kmcapital
Hyderabad280 km
Chennai425 km
Mumbai612 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHagari15 km
Bus stopAluru Bus Stop23 km
Hospital / PHCCommunity Health Centre5 km
ATM / bankPragathi Krishna Gramin Bank9 km
Petrol pumpHP22 km
CollegeGovernment PU College5 km
Police stationBellary Rural Police Station20 km

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September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

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News from Chitradurga & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
The Siasat Daily9h ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express11h ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani2 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
Bar and Bench5 days ago
This farmhouse in Karnataka's village of Tulasigeri is a testament to modest living
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Karnataka govt to move Supreme Court against Centre for withholding Rs 2,186 crore panchayats grants
deccanherald.com6 days ago

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What is the pincode of Banapura?

The pincode of Banapura, Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka is 577542. The post office is Srirampura.

Which post office delivers to Banapura?

Mail for Banapura is delivered through Srirampura post office, pincode 577542, in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Banapura located?

Banapura is a village in Hosdurga taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Banapura as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Banapura village has a population of 28 across 5 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banapura in?

Banapura falls under the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Banapura in?

Banapura falls under the Hiriyur assembly constituency (AC #100) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Banapura?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Banapura village is 39.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Banapura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Banapura village is 1154 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Banapura?

12 schemes currently match residents of Banapura, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Banapura from Chitradurga district centre?

Banapura is approximately 147 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chitradurga district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Banapura?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banapura village is 605998.

Which is the nearest town to Banapura?

Moka (population 11,690, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 5 km from Banapura in a straight line.

How big is Banapura compared to other villages in Hosdurga taluk?

Banapura ranks 189 of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk by Census 2011 population (28 residents).

How far is Banapura from Bengaluru?

Banapura is about 264 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 343 km.

How far is Banapura from Hyderabad?

Banapura is about 280 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 363 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Banapura?

Hagari is the nearest railway station to Banapura, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Banapura?

Aluru Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Banapura, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banapura?

Community Health Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Banapura, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Banapura?

Pragathi Krishna Gramin Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Banapura, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Banapura?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Banapura, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Who is the MLA of Banapura?

Banapura falls under Hiriyur assembly constituency (AC 100). The sitting MLA is D Sudakar (INC).

Who is the MP for Banapura?

Banapura is in Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Govind Karjol (BJP).

What is the population of Banapura in 2026?

Banapura is estimated at 33 people in 2026, up about 18% from 28 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Banapura in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Banapura in Chitradurga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)