Bommekallu - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Bommekallu is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Upparapet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bommekallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bommekallu is 624563. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.29 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bommekallu 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 Bommekallu

As per Census 2011, Bommekallu village has a total population of 804 people, consisting of 407 males and 397 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 584 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 195 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population804407397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683533
Scheduled Castes (SC)1868997
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1959996
Literate Population584327257
Illiterate Population22080140

Nearby Villages of Bommekallu

Bommekallu 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)
ThinakalluNorth-West1.60 km
BooragamakalahalliSouth-West1.65 km
GuttahalliSouth1.68 km
KempadenahalliSouth-East1.68 km
UlavakayalahalliNorth-East1.74 km
SeegehalliWest2.37 km
BodaguruSouth2.64 km
AmitiganahalliNorth-East2.66 km
DoddakondrahalliEast2.74 km
Yaramalliahna HunasehalliNorth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bommekallu

Bommekallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Bommekallu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Bommekallu is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bommekallu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bommekallu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bommekallu

Where is Bommekallu located?

Bommekallu village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bommekallu?

The Gram Panchayat of Bommekallu is Upparapet.

What is the pincode of Bommekallu?

The pincode of Bommekallu is 563125.

What is the population of Bommekallu?

Bommekallu has a total population of 804, including 407 males and 397 females.

How many households are there in Bommekallu?

There are 183 households in Bommekallu.

What is the literacy rate in Bommekallu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bommekallu is 72.64%. Male literacy is 80.34% and female literacy is 64.74%.