Bagur - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Bagur is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Baguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagur is 605854. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.21 hectares and falls under the 577515 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bagur

According to the 2011 Census, Bagur village had a total population of 2,806 people, including 1,353 males and 1,453 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.97%, with male literacy at 85.90% and female literacy at 68.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagur

Bagur 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 Bagur

Bagur 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 120.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Bagur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bagur 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 Bagur

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

Health Facilities in Bagur

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

FAQs about Bagur