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 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 Billanakote

As per Census 2011, Billanakote village has a total population of 1,359 people, consisting of 719 males and 640 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 943 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,359719640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1478265
Scheduled Castes (SC)1165957
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683533
Literate Population943554389
Illiterate Population416165251

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AladahalliSouth1.23 km
KengalkempohalliNorth-West1.48 km
HanumanthapuraEast1.74 km
TotanahalliNorth-East2.12 km
KerekattiganoorSouth2.20 km
SrinivasapuraNorth-West2.34 km
MachenahalliSouth-West2.37 km
MahimapuraSouth-East2.71 km
BharathipuraNorth2.75 km
AnanthapuraEast2.76 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Billanakote

Where is Billanakote located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Billanakote?

The Gram Panchayat of Billanakote is Kuluvanahalli.

What is the population of Billanakote?

Billanakote has a total population of 1,359, including 719 males and 640 females.

How many households are there in Billanakote?

There are 333 households in Billanakote.

What is the literacy rate in Billanakote?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Billanakote is 69.39%. Male literacy is 77.05% and female literacy is 60.78%.