Pokamakalapalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Pokamakalapalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Marganukunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokamakalapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokamakalapalli is 623798. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.14 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pokamakalapalli 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 Pokamakalapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pokamakalapalli village had a total population of 467 people, including 234 males and 233 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.65%, with male literacy at 46.86% and female literacy at 31.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokamakalapalli

Pokamakalapalli 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 Pokamakalapalli

Pokamakalapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Pokamakalapalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Pokamakalapalli is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokamakalapalli

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

Health Facilities in Pokamakalapalli

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

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