Bandethimmalapura - Challakere, Chitradurga

Bandethimmalapura is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gowrasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandethimmalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandethimmalapura is 605281. The village covers a total geographical area of 1712.38 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bandethimmalapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Molakalmuru Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandethimmalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Bandethimmalapura village had a total population of 2,015 people, including 1,009 males and 1,006 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.46%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 53.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 667.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandethimmalapura

Bandethimmalapura 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 Bandethimmalapura

Bandethimmalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bommagundanakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Bandethimmalapura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bandethimmalapura 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 Bandethimmalapura

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

Health Facilities in Bandethimmalapura

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

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