Bidarakere - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Bidarakere is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Rangenahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidarakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidarakere is 606092. The village covers a total geographical area of 689.07 hectares and falls under the 577545 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bidarakere 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 Bidarakere

According to the 2011 Census, Bidarakere village had a total population of 1,084 people, including 547 males and 537 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.28%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 66.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidarakere

Bidarakere 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 Bidarakere

Public transport in the Bidarakere is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Bidarakere is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bidarakere is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidarakere

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

Health Facilities in Bidarakere

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

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