Bukkanahalli - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Bukkanahalli is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kagathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukkanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkanahalli is 624585. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.61 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bukkanahalli 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 Bukkanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bukkanahalli village had a total population of 473 people, including 241 males and 232 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 55.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukkanahalli

Bukkanahalli 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 Bukkanahalli

Bukkanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Bukkanahalli is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Bukkanahalli is about 36 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 Bukkanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Bukkanahalli

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

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