Bommawara - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Bommawara is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Devanahalli and around 45 km from Bangalore Rural. Vishwanathpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bommawara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bommawara is 625382. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.03 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bommawara

As per Census 2011, Bommawara village has a total population of 1,585 people, consisting of 793 males and 792 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 985 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 574 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,585793792
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779186
Scheduled Castes (SC)574292282
Scheduled Tribes (ST)826
Literate Population985555430
Illiterate Population600238362

Nearby Villages of Bommawara

Bommawara 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)
Mulli AmanikereSouth-West1.09 km
SetterahalliNorth-East1.52 km
Thimmegowdana HosahalliSouth1.58 km
Kasba PlantationNorth-East1.99 km
AkkupetEast2.05 km
BandaramanahalliSouth-East2.10 km
UganavadiSouth-West2.34 km
LakshmipuraNorth2.43 km
SolurNorth-West2.58 km
Sanne AmanikereSouth-East2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bommawara

Bommawara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Bommawara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Bommawara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bommawara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bommawara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bommawara

Where is Bommawara located?

Bommawara village is located in Devanahalli Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bommawara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bommawara is Vishwanathpura.

What is the population of Bommawara?

Bommawara has a total population of 1,585, including 793 males and 792 females.

How many households are there in Bommawara?

There are 349 households in Bommawara.

What is the literacy rate in Bommawara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bommawara is 62.15%. Male literacy is 69.99% and female literacy is 54.29%.