Byalakere - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Byalakere is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Magadi and around 42 km from Ramanagara. Thaggikuppe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Byalakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Byalakere is 625928. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.8 hectares and falls under the 562127 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Byalakere 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 Byalakere

As per Census 2011, Byalakere village has a total population of 1,125 people, consisting of 574 males and 551 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 558 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,125574551
Child Population (0–6 yrs)805030
Scheduled Castes (SC)558285273
Scheduled Tribes (ST)582929
Literate Population756434322
Illiterate Population369140229

Nearby Villages of Byalakere

Byalakere 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)
GudepalyaSouth1.64 km
HyaganahalliWest1.67 km
RangenahalliEast2.00 km
SomedevanahalliNorth2.02 km
VajarahalliNorth-West2.20 km
NagasettihalliSouth-West2.21 km
ChikkasoluruNorth-East2.64 km
KanchugaranahalliSouth2.71 km
HanumapuraWest2.76 km
UddandahalliEast2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Byalakere

Byalakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Byalakere is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Byalakere is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Byalakere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Byalakere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Byalakere

Where is Byalakere located?

Byalakere village is located in Magadi Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Byalakere?

The Gram Panchayat of Byalakere is Thaggikuppe.

What is the pincode of Byalakere?

The pincode of Byalakere is 562127.

What is the population of Byalakere?

Byalakere has a total population of 1,125, including 574 males and 551 females.

How many households are there in Byalakere?

There are 291 households in Byalakere.

What is the literacy rate in Byalakere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Byalakere is 67.20%. Male literacy is 75.61% and female literacy is 58.44%.