Indian Village Directory

Vijapura Forest Village

Vijapura Forest is an inhabited village in Arkalgud Taluk of Hassan district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 616556, the Census 2011 record lists 1,621 people in 401 households and the reported area is 481.61 hectares. The local references include Vijapura Forest Gram Panchayat, Arkalgud CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arkalgud at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Vijapura Forest is a village in Arkalgud Taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 616556 and 1,621 people in 401 households.
Village Code616556
Population1,621
Households401
Area481.61 hectares
Nearest TownArkalgud

Key Village Facts

Village
Vijapura Forest
Census Village Code
616556
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Hassan
District Census Code
574
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arkalgud
Sub-district Census Code
05558
CD Block
Arkalgud
Gram Panchayat
Vijapura Forest
Households
401
Population
1,621
Male Population
815
Female Population
806
Sex Ratio
988.96
Area
481.61 hectares
Area
4.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
573102
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Vijapura Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,621 people, 481.61 hectares of reported area and Arkalgud as the nearest town reference for Vijapura Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHassan
CD BlockArkalgud
Gram PanchayatVIJAPURA FOREST
  • Vijapura Forest falls under Arkalgud Taluk in Hassan district, Karnataka.
  • The Census village code is 616556.
  • The record lists 1,621 people living in 401 households.
  • The reported village area is 481.61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arkalgud.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density336.58 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Vijapura Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 616556, Vijapura Forest Gram Panchayat and Arkalgud CD Block.

State Census Code
29
District Census Code
574
Sub-district Census Code
05558
Village Census Code
616556
CD Block Code
0126
CD Block Name
Arkalgud
Gram Panchayat Name
Vijapura Forest

Location and Distance

Arkalgud is the nearest town listed for Vijapura Forest, about 8 km away. Hassan is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arkalgud
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Hassan
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arkalgud
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Arkalgud
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
481.61 hectares
Area
4.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,621 people in 401 households, with 815 male residents and 806 female residents. The average household size is 4.04, and SC share is 39.3% and ST share is 0.06% for Vijapura Forest. Population density works out to about 336.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
401
Total Population
1,621
Male Population
815
Female Population
806
Sex Ratio
988.96
Average Household Size
4.04
SC Population
637
SC Male Population
316
SC Female Population
321
SC Population Share
39.3
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Vijapura Forest list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Vijapura Forest. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Vijapura Forest include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Vijapura Forest include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Vijapura Forest include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Vijapura Forest.

Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Vijapura Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Tobacco and net sown area is 27.88 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Tobacco
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
453.73
Net Area Sown In Hectares
27.88
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.88 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Vijapura Forest

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 56%
CRM 4 44%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 33%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 22%
Karnataka Bank Ltd 2 22%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 11%
Canara Bank 1 11%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Arkalgud (Tp) Sri Lakshmi Complex, Arakalgud, Dist. Hassan, Karnataka - 573102. Hdfc Bank Ltd, No 51, Ground Floor, Opp. Ksrtc Bus St…
Canara Bank CRM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Arkalgud (Tp) Arkalgud, Singapataladamma Complex, Near Ksrtc Bus Stand, Hassan, Karnataka, 573102
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Konanur Old F. R. Road, Konanur No.651, Sri Ranga Dhama, Opp.govt.hospital, Konanur, Hassan, Karnataka, 573102
Karnataka Bank Ltd ATM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Arkalgud (Tp) Arkalgud Shop No.1, H N Pura Road, (State Highway), Bychanahally, Hassan, Karnataka, 573102
State Bank of India ATM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Arkalgud (Tp) Pb No 1, No. 961, Pete Main Road, Arkalgud, 573102 Pb No 1, No. 961, Pete Main Road, Arkalgud, 573102, Hassan, Karnatak…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Arkalgud (Tp) Sri Lakshmi Complex, Arakalgud, Dist. Hassan, Karnataka - 573102. Hdfc Bank Ltd, No 51, Ground Floor, Opp. Ksrtc Bus St…
Karnataka Bank Ltd CRM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Arkalgud (Tp) Hassan Road, Arkalgud Kh No. 7-3-67/B, Sas No.188, Ground Floor, New Bus Stand Cross Road, Hassan, Karnataka, 573102
State Bank of India CRM 573102 Hassan Arkalgud Arkalgud (Tp) Arakalgud Pete, Hentegere Road, Near Bus Stand, Arkalgud 573102, Hassan, Karnataka, 573102

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Vijapura Forest village located?

Vijapura Forest is in Arkalgud Taluk of Hassan district in Karnataka, India.

Which district is Vijapura Forest village in?

Vijapura Forest village is in Hassan district.

Which state is Vijapura Forest village in?

Vijapura Forest village is in Karnataka.

Which taluk is Vijapura Forest under?

Vijapura Forest comes under Arkalgud Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Vijapura Forest?

The Census village code of Vijapura Forest is 616556.

Which Gram Panchayat is Vijapura Forest under?

Vijapura Forest is listed under VIJAPURA FOREST Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Arkalgud.

What is the population of Vijapura Forest village?

The village record lists 1,621 people and 401 households for Vijapura Forest.

How many households are in Vijapura Forest village?

The village record lists 401 households for Vijapura Forest.

What is the male and female population of Vijapura Forest?

The record lists 815 male residents and 806 female residents for Vijapura Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Vijapura Forest village?

The sex ratio of Vijapura Forest is 988.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Vijapura Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Vijapura Forest is 481.61 hectares.

What is the population density of Vijapura Forest village?

The approximate population density of Vijapura Forest is 336.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Vijapura Forest?

The nearest town listed for Vijapura Forest is Arkalgud, about 8 km away.

How far is Vijapura Forest from the district headquarters?

Vijapura Forest is about 38 km from Hassan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Vijapura Forest from the sub-district headquarters?

Vijapura Forest is about 8 km from Arkalgud, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Vijapura Forest?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Vijapura Forest.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Vijapura Forest?

For Vijapura Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Tobacco and net sown area is 27.88 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Vijapura Forest?

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Vijapura Forest. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.