Pothepalli - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Pothepalli is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Ghantumvaripalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothepalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothepalli is 623817. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.92 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pothepalli 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 Pothepalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pothepalli village had a total population of 605 people, including 293 males and 312 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.85%, with male literacy at 71.03% and female literacy at 49.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothepalli

Pothepalli 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 Pothepalli

Pothepalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malugur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Pothepalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Pothepalli is about 45 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 Pothepalli

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

Health Facilities in Pothepalli

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

FAQs about Pothepalli