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

According to the 2011 Census, Biligiriranganabetta village had a total population of 2,705 people, including 1,349 males and 1,356 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 66.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,321.

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

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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