Bagganadu - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Bagganadu is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gowdanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagganadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagganadu is 606173. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.67 hectares and falls under the 577511 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bagganadu 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 Bagganadu

As per Census 2011, Bagganadu village has a total population of 1,120 people, consisting of 584 males and 536 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 901 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagganadu

Bagganadu 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 Bagganadu

Bagganadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Bagganadu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bagganadu 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 Bagganadu

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

Health Facilities in Bagganadu

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

FAQs about Bagganadu