Bandakote - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Bandakote is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Mindigal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandakote is 624442. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.61 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bandakote

As per Census 2011, Bandakote village has a total population of 496 people, consisting of 238 males and 258 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 249 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandakote

Bandakote 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 Bandakote

Bandakote is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Bandakote is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Bandakote is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandakote

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

Health Facilities in Bandakote

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

FAQs about Bandakote