Velapi Village
Velapi is a revenue village in Gauribidanur taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It had a population of 1,044 in 235 households (Census 2011).
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1,044 souls. 235 homes.
Gauribidanur taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka.
Velapi today
- Beans₹3,000Chintamani APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Beetroot₹1,500Chintamani APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹1,500Chintamani APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Hindu temples mapped near Velapi
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Within 10 km of Velapi, straight line, nearest first.
- Kallinatheshwara Temple · named for Shiva · 8.6 km away
- Anjaneya Temple · 7.4 km away
Dates may vary by regional panchangam — confirm with your temple. Dates: HinduTone's Hyderabad day panchang; retrieved Monday 9 November 2026.
Velapi at a glance
Velapi is a mid-sized village of Gauribidanur taluka: 1,044 people in 235 households (Census 2011), 72nd of its 176 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 62.2%, below Chikkaballapura district's 66.4% (Gauribidanur taluka: 67.2%), while the sex ratio was 989 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 970. It falls under Melya gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 561208. The village covers 547 hectares — about 5.5 km², or roughly 191 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Chittavalahally, about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Gauribidanur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 23 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 662 m above sea level At Velapi's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Velapi is in the Melya gram panchayat.
Other villages in Melya
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Velapi compares
By population, Velapi ranks #72 of 176 inhabited villages in Gauribidanur taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Velapi ranks
| Ranked by | Velapi | In Chikkaballapura district | In Karnataka | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,044 | 264 of 1,322 | 11,412 of 27,246 (tied)above 58% | 534 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 235 | 268 of 1,322 (tied) | 10,923 of 27,246 (tied)above 60% | 119 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 62.2% | 817 of 1,322 | 20,102 of 27,246 (tied)above 26% | 65.0% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 989 per 1,000 males | 550 of 1,321 (tied) | 12,397 of 27,233 (tied)above 54% | 975 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.44 per household | 676 of 1,322 (tied) | 14,672 of 27,246 (tied)above 46% | 4.45 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 191.0 per km² | 825 of 1,322 | 14,996 of 27,246 (tied)above 45% | 238.8 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 55.2% | 786 of 1,322 (tied) | 10,656 of 27,246 (tied)above 61% | 57.3% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Velapi
In Chikkaballapura district
- MachenahalliGauribidanur, Chikkaballapura1,180 people · 63.9% literate · 973 per 1,000 · 4.45 per householdCompare →
- ChendurGudibanda, Chikkaballapura1,177 people · 61.1% literate · 972 per 1,000 · 4.38 per householdCompare →
- BychapuraGauribidanur, Chikkaballapura1,075 people · 62.9% literate · 991 per 1,000 · 4.22 per householdCompare →
- PasapaloduGudibanda, Chikkaballapura1,080 people · 65.4% literate · 993 per 1,000 · 4.29 per householdCompare →
- ThirumaniGudibanda, Chikkaballapura856 people · 63.3% literate · 981 per 1,000 · 4.58 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Karnataka
- HottebommanahalliPavagada, Tumakuru1,028 people · 61.8% literate · 996 per 1,000 · 4.43 per householdCompare →
- BommanahalliMandya, Mandya998 people · 61.9% literate · 992 per 1,000 · 4.38 per householdCompare →
- KattinakaruSagar, Shivamogga947 people · 62.8% literate · 989 per 1,000 · 4.51 per householdCompare →
- MelanaikanakatteChannagiri, Davanagere1,016 people · 61.5% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 4.48 per householdCompare →
- BharathavadiHunsur, Mysuru963 people · 62.9% literate · 977 per 1,000 · 4.46 per householdCompare →
Compare Velapi with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Velapi had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 561208
Other villages in Gauribidanur taluka
View all 198 →- Hossur
- Hirebidanur
- Thondebhavi
- Nagaragere
- Hudugur
- Idagur
- Darinaikanapalya
- Kalludi
- Vatadahosahalli
- Gangasandra
- Alakapura
- H.Nagasandra
- Hampasandra
- Kurudi
- Myalya
- Doddakurugodu
- Chikkakurugodu
- Kadalaveni
- Kothur
- B.Bommasandra
- Mudigere
- Namagondlu
- Gotakanapura
- Ramapura
- Kadabur
- Halaganahalli
- G.Bommasandra
- Kudumalakunte
- Maralur
- Kallinaikanahalli
- Sonaganahalli
- Cholasettyhalli
Velapi — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Karnataka's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+12.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,044Census 2011
- Male / female
- 525 / 519
- Households
- 235
- People per home
- 4.4
- Literacy rate
- 62.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 576
- Work participation
- 55.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Velapi on the map
Velapi · 13.7078° N, 77.5620° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Velapi's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Velapi
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Velapi's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchPragati Gramina Bank · 6.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeMelya Branch Post Office · 2.4 km (straight line) · PIN 561208 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpIndian Oil · 8.9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCPHC, Jagareddy Halli · 1.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolHudugur Govt High School · 6.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Velapi
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- PHC, Jagareddy Halli · Primary health centre1.4 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
VoiceOfVillage is an independent website, not a health service. In an emergency, call 108.
Land records · official portal for Karnataka
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- What you can look up
- RTC (Pahani), mutation register, village maps
- Run by
- Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka
Link checked 12 Nov 2026 · landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/ · We store nothing from the portal; the link opens the government site in a new tab. The portal differs by state; this is the one for Karnataka.
Essential services & places near Velapi
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Velapi's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices337 in Chikkaballapura district
Post office · 2.4 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3.1 km away (straight line)
Post office · 4.1 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics66 in Chikkaballapura district
Primary / community health centre · 1.4 km away (straight line)
Opp. Anjinaya Temple, Jagareddyhalli
Primary / community health centre · 3.8 km away (straight line)
Besides Govt. High School, Nakkalahalli
Primary / community health centre · 6.8 km away (straight line)
Beside Government School
Schools & anganwadis25 in Chikkaballapura district
- Hudugur Govt High School
School · 6.4 km away (straight line)
Colleges & universities25 in Chikkaballapura district
- Sri Ramakrishna Sharadadevi Vidya Mandira
Coaching / training institute · 8.5 km away (straight line)
- Government Polytechnic Women's College , Hindupur
Polytechnic · 15 km away (straight line)
- Government Junior College , Chilamathur
College · 20 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations6 in Chikkaballapura district
Police station · 12 km away (straight line)
Gauribidanur
Fire station · 12 km away (straight line)
Gauribidanur
Police station · 13 km away (straight line)
Gauribidanur
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Chikkaballapura district
Government offices5 in Chikkaballapura district
Government office · 16 km away (straight line)
SH-9, Gauribidanur, Karnataka
- RTO
RTO / transport office · 34 km away (straight line)
- District Court
Court · 35 km away (straight line)
Temples20 in Chikkaballapura district
Churches1 in Chikkaballapura district
Mosques1 in Chikkaballapura district
Other places of worship2 in Chikkaballapura district
Transport65 in Chikkaballapura district
- Devarapalli
Railway station · 5.7 km away (straight line)
- Viduraswattha
Railway station · 7.3 km away (straight line)
- Indian Oil
Petrol pump · 8.9 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services6 in Chikkaballapura district
Seeds & fertiliser shop · 5.8 km away (straight line)
Opp. Safffron Petals, Gauribidanur
Seeds & fertiliser shop · 5.8 km away (straight line)
Opp Saffron Petals, Gauribidanur
Market / mandi · 15 km away (straight line)
Community places7 in Chikkaballapura district
- Outreach
NGO / community organisation · 8.8 km away (straight line)
All places in Gauribidanur taluka (112) →Places of worship in Velapi →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Velapi
Where is Velapi located?
Velapi is a village in Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Velapi in?
Velapi is in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Velapi belong to?
Velapi comes under the Melya gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Velapi?
The pincode of Velapi, Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura is 561208.
What is the population of Velapi?
As per the 2011 Census, Velapi had a population of 1,044 (525 males and 519 females).
How many households are there in Velapi?
Velapi had 235 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Velapi?
Velapi covers about 547 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Velapi?
The literacy rate of Velapi was 62.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Velapi?
Velapi had 989 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Velapi in?
Velapi is in the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Velapi?
Dr.K.Sudhakar (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Velapi, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Velapi in?
Velapi is in the Gauribidanur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Velapi?
K.H.Puttaswamy Gowda (Khp) (Independent) won the Gauribidanur assembly seat, which includes Velapi, in 2023.
Which development block is Velapi in?
Velapi is in the Gauribidanur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Velapi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Velapi is 623273 and its Census 2011 village code is 623273.
Which villages are near Velapi?
Villages near Velapi include Chittavalahally (1.8 km), Devaganahalli (2.1 km), Konapura (2.1 km), Gollahalli (2.3 km), Katanakallu (2.4 km).
What is the population of Velapi in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Velapi's Census 2011 population of 1,044 by Karnataka's official RGI projection (+12.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,180 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Velapi?
The sarpanch of Velapi has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Velapi?
- Hospital
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (10 Oct 2026 – 8 Nov 2026): 85.1 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chikkaballapura district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans · Beans (Whole) | Chintamani APMC | 2,500 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Chintamani APMC | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Chintamani APMC | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Capsicum · Capsicum | Chintamani APMC | 1,500 | 3,000 | 2,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Chintamani APMC | 2,000 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Chilly Capsicum · Chilly Capsicum | Chintamani APMC | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Chintamani APMC | 400 | 600 | 500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Drumstick · Drumstick | Chintamani APMC | 3,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Velapi's shops. Best mandi price near Velapi →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026