Booragamadagu - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Booragamadagu is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kanagamakala Palli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Booragamadagu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Booragamadagu is 623890. The village covers a total geographical area of 945.08 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Booragamadagu

As per Census 2011, Booragamadagu village has a total population of 964 people, consisting of 480 males and 484 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 615 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population964480484
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186058
Scheduled Castes (SC)615301314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1366769
Literate Population377217160
Illiterate Population587263324

Nearby Villages of Booragamadagu

Booragamadagu 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)
AchepalliNorth2.00 km
GollapalliNorth-West2.09 km
MallegurkeSouth-East2.16 km
PapinaikanapalliSouth-West2.47 km
ChakkampalliSouth3.17 km
NeeragantipalliNorth3.28 km
MeruvapalliWest3.52 km
NallamallepalliWest3.70 km
MuthinapalliSouth-West3.91 km
MaddalakaneWest3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Booragamadagu

Booragamadagu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gidnahali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Booragamadagu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Booragamadagu is about 56 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 Booragamadagu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Booragamadagu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Booragamadagu

Where is Booragamadagu located?

Booragamadagu village is located in Bagepalli Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Booragamadagu?

The Gram Panchayat of Booragamadagu is Kanagamakala Palli.

What is the pincode of Booragamadagu?

The pincode of Booragamadagu is 561206.

What is the population of Booragamadagu?

Booragamadagu has a total population of 964, including 480 males and 484 females.

How many households are there in Booragamadagu?

There are 232 households in Booragamadagu.

What is the literacy rate in Booragamadagu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Booragamadagu is 39.11%. Male literacy is 45.21% and female literacy is 33.06%.