Bhairapur - Hukkeri, Belagavi

Bhairapur is a village situated in the Hukkeri taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Hukkeri and around 70 km from Belgaum. Mathiwade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhairapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhairapur is 597552. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.27 hectares and falls under the 591225 pincode. Sankeshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhairapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hukkeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhairapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhairapur village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 648 males and 633 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.10%, with male literacy at 81.30% and female literacy at 62.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhairapur

Bhairapur 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 Bhairapur

Bhairapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parkanhatti, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sankeshwar to Bhairapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Bhairapur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhairapur

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

Health Facilities in Bhairapur

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

FAQs about Bhairapur