Bukkambudi - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Bukkambudi is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 44 km from Tarikere and around 70 km from Chikmagalur. Bukkambudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkambudi is 609239. The village covers a total geographical area of 858.52 hectares and falls under the 577145 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bukkambudi 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 Bukkambudi

According to the 2011 Census, Bukkambudi village had a total population of 2,996 people, including 1,489 males and 1,507 females, living in 750 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.31%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 77.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukkambudi

Bukkambudi 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 Bukkambudi

Bukkambudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Bukkambudi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Bukkambudi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bukkambudi

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

Health Facilities in Bukkambudi

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

FAQs about Bukkambudi