Bheemanakere - Challakere, Chitradurga

Bheemanakere is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Neralagunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bheemanakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheemanakere is 605260. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.56 hectares and falls under the 577536 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Bheemanakere village has a total population of 382 people, consisting of 193 males and 189 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 379 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population382193189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492722
Scheduled Castes (SC)379192187
Literate Population1669175
Illiterate Population216102114

Nearby Villages of Bheemanakere

Bheemanakere 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)
KatrikenahattiSouth1.08 km
DevarahalliNorth1.81 km
KatavvanahalliWest2.51 km
VaravooSouth-East3.10 km
ThippaiahnakoteNorth-East3.21 km
GowripuraNorth-West3.38 km
LingavvanahalliSouth-West3.83 km
JambaiahnahalliNorth-East3.86 km
NeralagunteSouth-West3.99 km
KhudapuraWest4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bheemanakere

Public transport in the Bheemanakere is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Bheemanakere is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bheemanakere is about 40 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 Bheemanakere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bheemanakere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bheemanakere

Where is Bheemanakere located?

Bheemanakere village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bheemanakere?

The Gram Panchayat of Bheemanakere is Neralagunte.

What is the pincode of Bheemanakere?

The pincode of Bheemanakere is 577536.

What is the population of Bheemanakere?

Bheemanakere has a total population of 382, including 193 males and 189 females.

How many households are there in Bheemanakere?

There are 72 households in Bheemanakere.

What is the literacy rate in Bheemanakere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bheemanakere is 43.46%. Male literacy is 47.15% and female literacy is 39.68%.