Biskuru - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Biskuru is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Magadi and around 55 km from Ramanagara. Biskur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biskuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biskuru is 625844. The village covers a total geographical area of 713.49 hectares and falls under the 562131 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Biskuru

According to the 2011 Census, Biskuru village had a total population of 1,835 people, including 912 males and 923 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.81%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 66.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Biskuru

Biskuru 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 Biskuru

Biskuru 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 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Biskuru is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Biskuru is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biskuru

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

Health Facilities in Biskuru

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

FAQs about Biskuru