Buklorahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Buklorahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Hirehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buklorahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buklorahalli is 605235. The village covers a total geographical area of 1290.81 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Buklorahalli 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 Buklorahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Buklorahalli village had a total population of 720 people, including 369 males and 351 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.97%, with male literacy at 68.83% and female literacy at 50.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 657.

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

Nearby Villages of Buklorahalli

Buklorahalli 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 Buklorahalli

Buklorahalli 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 Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Buklorahalli is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Buklorahalli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buklorahalli

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

Health Facilities in Buklorahalli

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

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