Billanakote - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Billanakote is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Nelamangala and around 44 km from Bangalore Rural. Kuluvanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Billanakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Billanakote is 624759. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.53 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Billanakote village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 719 males and 640 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.81%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 67.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Billanakote

Billanakote 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 Billanakote

Billanakote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Billanakote is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Billanakote is about 44 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 Billanakote

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

Health Facilities in Billanakote

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

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