Bhavikere - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Bhavikere is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Nelamangala and around 31 km from Bangalore Rural. Yentaganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhavikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhavikere is 624915. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.08 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bhavikere

As per Census 2011, Bhavikere village has a total population of 863 people, consisting of 470 males and 393 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population863470393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226458
Scheduled Castes (SC)20311291
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291118
Literate Population512306206
Illiterate Population351164187

Nearby Villages of Bhavikere

Bhavikere 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)
K.kempalinganahalliNorth-East1.50 km
ObanaikanahalliNorth1.70 km
MallarabanavadiSouth-East1.85 km
JakkasandraEast2.12 km
HanchipuraSouth2.37 km
YelachagereNorth-West2.57 km
KodappanahalliSouth-East2.69 km
DoddakarenahalliSouth-West2.72 km
VisveswarapuraNorth-East2.79 km
GhandragulupuraNorth3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhavikere

Bhavikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Bhavikere is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Bhavikere is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhavikere

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhavikere 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 Bhavikere

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhavikere 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 Bhavikere

Where is Bhavikere located?

Bhavikere village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhavikere?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhavikere is Yentaganahalli.

What is the population of Bhavikere?

Bhavikere has a total population of 863, including 470 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Bhavikere?

There are 208 households in Bhavikere.

What is the literacy rate in Bhavikere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhavikere is 59.33%. Male literacy is 65.11% and female literacy is 52.42%.