Bidarakere - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Bidarakere is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Bidarakere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidarakere is 605706. The village covers a total geographical area of 781.73 hectares and falls under the 577554 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Holalkere 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 1,781 people, including 908 males and 873 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.18%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 71.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 602, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Bidarakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Bidarakere is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bidarakere is about 65 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 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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