Bandipura State Forest - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar
Bandipura State Forest is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Mangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandipura State Forest village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandipura State Forest is 619598. The village covers a total geographical area of 9018.31 hectares and falls under the 571126 pincode.
Bandipura State Forest village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gundlupet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bandipura State Forest
Bandipura State Forest 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bandipura | East | 4.89 km |
| Kaniyanapura | North-East | 5.48 km |
| Maguvinahallimel Kamanahalli | North-East | 6.92 km |
| Mangala | East | 7.67 km |
| Kallipura | North | 8.20 km |
| Hangaladahosahalli | North | 8.68 km |
| Kunagahalli | North | 9.07 km |
| Siddapura | North-East | 9.27 km |
| Kaligowdanahalli | North-East | 9.57 km |
| Jakkahalli | East | 10.09 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bandipura State Forest
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bandipura State Forest. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Bandipura State Forest is about 57 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 Bandipura State Forest
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bandipura State Forest village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bandipura State Forest
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bandipura State Forest village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bandipura State Forest
Where is Bandipura State Forest located?
Bandipura State Forest village is located in Gundlupet Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bandipura State Forest?
The Gram Panchayat of Bandipura State Forest is Mangala.
What is the pincode of Bandipura State Forest?
The pincode of Bandipura State Forest is 571126.