Boggur - Siruguppa, Ballari

Boggur is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Siruguppa and around 64 km from Bellary. Boggur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boggur is 604806. The village covers a total geographical area of 1009.29 hectares and falls under the 583121 pincode. Siruguppa is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Boggur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Boggur

According to the 2011 Census, Boggur village had a total population of 1,445 people, including 704 males and 741 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.42%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 55.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Boggur

Boggur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Boggur

Boggur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Isivi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siruguppa to Boggur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Boggur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boggur

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

Health Facilities in Boggur

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

FAQs about Boggur