Kuruvigere - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Kuruvigere is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Dod Ballapur and around 60 km from Bangalore Rural. Thubugere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruvigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruvigere is 625063. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.23 hectares and falls under the 561203 pincode. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kuruvigere

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruvigere village had a total population of 455 people, including 226 males and 229 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.98%, with male literacy at 81.91% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuruvigere

Kuruvigere 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 Kuruvigere

Kuruvigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Oddarahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Kuruvigere is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kuruvigere is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuruvigere

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

Health Facilities in Kuruvigere

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

FAQs about Kuruvigere