Bommenahalli - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Bommenahalli is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Tarikere and around 70 km from Chikmagalur. Nerlekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bommenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bommenahalli is 609196. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.58 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bommenahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bommenahalli

As per Census 2011, Bommenahalli village has a total population of 161 people, consisting of 83 males and 78 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 109 literate and 52 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1618378
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1789
Scheduled Castes (SC)351718
Scheduled Tribes (ST)963
Literate Population1096148
Illiterate Population522230

Nearby Villages of Bommenahalli

Bommenahalli 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)
SoppinahalliNorth1.22 km
BettadavarekereSouth1.44 km
MedihalliNorth-East2.19 km
NerlekereNorth-West2.21 km
SantedibbadakavalWest2.27 km
SirehalliNorth2.36 km
HunasaghattaEast2.61 km
GollarahalliEast2.70 km
SavemardikavalSouth-East2.94 km
MuddenahalliNorth-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bommenahalli

Bommenahalli 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 Karanahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Tarikere to Bommenahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Bommenahalli 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 Bommenahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bommenahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bommenahalli 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Bommenahalli

Where is Bommenahalli located?

Bommenahalli village is located in Tarikere Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bommenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bommenahalli is Nerlekere.

What is the pincode of Bommenahalli?

The pincode of Bommenahalli is 577228.

What is the population of Bommenahalli?

Bommenahalli has a total population of 161, including 83 males and 78 females.

How many households are there in Bommenahalli?

There are 41 households in Bommenahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Bommenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bommenahalli is 67.70%. Male literacy is 73.49% and female literacy is 61.54%.