Kappagere village, Hosdurga taluk | Pincode 577527

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LGD code: 605871
Pincode: 577527
Post office: Hosadurga
Population: 2,115
Households: 423
Literacy rate: 56.4%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,024
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 31 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 164 km
Distance to Chennai: 432 km
Nearest railway station: Hosadurga Road · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Hosadurga · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kappagere compares

By population, Kappagere ranks #21 of 225 villages in Hosdurga mandal.

Literacy rate

56.4%

−7.5% vs mandal average

Kappagere: 56.4%
Hosdurga mandal: 63.9%
Chitradurga district: 65.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

924

−52 vs mandal average

Kappagere: 924
Hosdurga mandal: 976

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.5 vs mandal average

Kappagere: 5.0
Hosdurga mandal: 4.5

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

Kappagere at a glance

Kappagere is a village of 2,115 people in 423 households (Census 2011) in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, the 21st-largest of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk. Literacy is 56%, 8 points below the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Chitradurga district centre, 38 km from Ajjampura, the nearest town, 24 km from Hosadurga Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577527, served by Hosadurga post office; the LGD village code is 605871. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Hosadurga, 8 km away. The village votes in Hiriyur assembly constituency, represented by MLA D Sudakar. The population is estimated at 2,494 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kappagere · this village	2,115	56%	—
Hunavinadu · Hosdurga	1,812	61%	3 km NW
Goravigondanahalli · Hosdurga	706	67%	4.3 km SW
Belagur · Hosdurga	6,005	69%	5.7 km W
Menasinadu · Hosdurga	1,002	57%	6.3 km S
Karehalli · Ajjampura	0	—	6.3 km SE
Karehalli · Ajjampura	1,056	57%	6.3 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kappagere

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: HOSDURGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 68
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HUNAVINADU
Total area (ha): 1,341.81
Irrigated area (ha): 71.74
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Kappagere

LGD code: 605871
Pincode: 577527
Post office: Hosadurga
Population (Census 2011): 2,115
Population (projected 2026): 2,494
Households: 423
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 56.4%
Coordinates: 13.80068°N, 76.34277°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

Kappagere — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,115

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,494

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

423

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

499

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: 2,115Census 2011
Households: 423Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4942026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4992026 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 Kappagere

Mandal centre

Hosdurga · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chitradurga · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,372 people

Ajjampura · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 18 min by car · 1 h 32 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru164 kmcapital
Chennai432 km
Hyderabad460 km
Mumbai693 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHosadurga Road24 km
Bus stopNagenahalli bus stop13 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Hosadurga8 km
ATM / bankKarnataka Bank25 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum32 km
CollegeDegree College32 km
Police stationAimangala Police Station39 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kappagere

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🛕Ayyappaswami templeTemple5.0 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 Daily7h ago
Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express9h 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
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What is the pincode of Kappagere?

The pincode of Kappagere, Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka is 577527. The post office is Hosadurga.

Which post office delivers to Kappagere?

Mail for Kappagere is delivered through Hosadurga post office, pincode 577527, in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kappagere located?

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

What is the population of Kappagere as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kappagere village has a population of 2,115 across 423 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kappagere in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kappagere in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Kappagere?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kappagere village is 56.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Kappagere?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kappagere village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kappagere?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kappagere, 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 Kappagere from Chitradurga district centre?

Kappagere is approximately 37 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 Kappagere?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kappagere village is 605871.

Which is the nearest town to Kappagere?

Ajjampura (population 11,372, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 38 km from Kappagere in a straight line.

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

Kappagere ranks 21 of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk by Census 2011 population (2,115 residents).

How far is Kappagere from Bengaluru?

Kappagere is about 164 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 213 km.

How far is Kappagere from Chennai?

Kappagere is about 432 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 562 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kappagere?

Hosadurga Road is the nearest railway station to Kappagere, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kappagere?

Nagenahalli bus stop is the nearest bus stop to Kappagere, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kappagere?

Government Hospital, Hosadurga is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kappagere, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kappagere?

Karnataka Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kappagere, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kappagere?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Kappagere, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MLA of Kappagere?

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

Who is the MP for Kappagere?

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

What is the population of Kappagere in 2026?

Kappagere is estimated at 2,494 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,115 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kappagere 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; Kappagere 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)