Peddathumkepalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Peddathumkepalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Devaragudipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peddathumkepalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddathumkepalli is 623866. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.38 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Peddathumkepalli 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 Peddathumkepalli

According to the 2011 Census, Peddathumkepalli village had a total population of 664 people, including 336 males and 328 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.93%, with male literacy at 81.55% and female literacy at 58.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Peddathumkepalli

Peddathumkepalli 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 Peddathumkepalli

Peddathumkepalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malugur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Peddathumkepalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Peddathumkepalli is about 50 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 Peddathumkepalli

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

Health Facilities in Peddathumkepalli

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

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