Bandravi - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Bandravi is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Santhegudda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandravi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandravi is 605139. The village covers a total geographical area of 2194.19 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Raichur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bandravi

According to the 2011 Census, Bandravi village had a total population of 2,721 people, including 1,402 males and 1,319 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.28%, with male literacy at 61.98% and female literacy at 31.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,476.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandravi

Bandravi 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 Bandravi

Bandravi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Obalapuram, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raichur to Bandravi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bandravi is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandravi

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

Health Facilities in Bandravi

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

FAQs about Bandravi