Bommadevarahalli - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Bommadevarahalli is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Thammenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bommadevarahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bommadevarahalli is 605143. The village covers a total geographical area of 1029.94 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Bellary is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Bommadevarahalli 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 Bommadevarahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bommadevarahalli village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,129 males and 1,106 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.89%, with male literacy at 64.15% and female literacy at 39.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,303.

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

Nearby Villages of Bommadevarahalli

Bommadevarahalli 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 Bommadevarahalli

Bommadevarahalli 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 Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellary to Bommadevarahalli is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Bommadevarahalli is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bommadevarahalli

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

Health Facilities in Bommadevarahalli

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

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