Bandrahal - Siruguppa, Ballari

Bandrahal is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Siruguppa and around 75 km from Bellary. K.sugur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandrahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandrahal is 604810. The village covers a total geographical area of 1081.05 hectares and falls under the 583121 pincode. Siruguppa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bandrahal

As per Census 2011, Bandrahal village has a total population of 2,436 people, consisting of 1,193 males and 1,243 females. The village has 451 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 421 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 912 literate and 1,524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 860 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bandrahal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4361,1931,243
Child Population (0–6 yrs)421203218
Scheduled Castes (SC)292141151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)860437423
Literate Population912576336
Illiterate Population1,524617907

Nearby Villages of Bandrahal

Bandrahal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KotehalWest3.76 km
GajjehalliSouth-East3.91 km
SaliganurNorth-West4.19 km
KotehalsugurWest4.54 km
RaraviNorth4.99 km
MudenurSouth-West6.02 km
KenchagarabelagalSouth6.23 km
HirehalSouth-West6.68 km
Pedda HarivanamNorth-East7.41 km
BoggurNorth-West7.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandrahal

Bandrahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Isivi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siruguppa to Bandrahal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Bandrahal 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 Bandrahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandrahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bandrahal

Where is Bandrahal located?

Bandrahal village is located in Siruguppa Taluka, Ballari district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandrahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandrahal is K.sugur.

What is the pincode of Bandrahal?

The pincode of Bandrahal is 583121.

What is the population of Bandrahal?

Bandrahal has a total population of 2,436, including 1,193 males and 1,243 females.

How many households are there in Bandrahal?

There are 451 households in Bandrahal.

What is the literacy rate in Bandrahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandrahal is 37.44%. Male literacy is 48.28% and female literacy is 27.03%.