Bankana Katte - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Bankana Katte is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Tarikere and around 65 km from Chikmagalur. Naranapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankana Katte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankana Katte is 609266. The village covers a total geographical area of 773.85 hectares and falls under the 577145 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Bankana Katte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bankana Katte

According to the 2011 Census, Bankana Katte village had a total population of 1,508 people, including 757 males and 751 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 87.27% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankana Katte

Bankana Katte 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 Bankana Katte

Public transport in the Bankana Katte is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Bankana Katte is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Bankana Katte 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 Bankana Katte

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

Health Facilities in Bankana Katte

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

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