Babbur - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Babbur is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Babbur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babbur is 606136. The village covers a total geographical area of 1506.05 hectares and falls under the 577598 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Babbur

According to the 2011 Census, Babbur village had a total population of 2,765 people, including 1,380 males and 1,385 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 751, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Babbur

Babbur 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 Babbur

Babbur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Babbur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Babbur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babbur

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

Health Facilities in Babbur

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

FAQs about Babbur