Bukkambudi - Challakere, Chitradurga

Bukkambudi is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Devareddihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukkambudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkambudi is 605286. The village covers a total geographical area of 1334.1 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Bukkambudi 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 Bukkambudi

As per Census 2011, Bukkambudi village has a total population of 1,730 people, consisting of 875 males and 855 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,069 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 861 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Public transport in the Bukkambudi 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 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Bukkambudi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bukkambudi is about 66 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 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