Biligiriranganabetta - Yelandur, Chamarajanagar

Biligiriranganabetta is a village situated in the Yelandur taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelandur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Biligiri Ranganabetta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biligiriranganabetta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biligiriranganabetta is 619798. The village covers a total geographical area of 9217.37 hectares and falls under the 571441 pincode. Yelandur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Biligiriranganabetta

As per Census 2011, Biligiriranganabetta village has a total population of 2,705 people, consisting of 1,349 males and 1,356 females. The village has 660 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,792 literate and 913 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,321 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Biligiriranganabetta

Biligiriranganabetta 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 Biligiriranganabetta

Biligiriranganabetta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelandur to Biligiriranganabetta is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Biligiriranganabetta is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biligiriranganabetta

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

Health Facilities in Biligiriranganabetta

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

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