Bakkapura - Harihar, Davanagere

Bakkapura is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Sarati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakkapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakkapura is 606277. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.56 hectares and falls under the 577601 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bakkapura

According to the 2011 Census, Bakkapura village had a total population of 585 people, including 285 males and 300 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.60%, with male literacy at 99.62% and female literacy at 95.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakkapura

Bakkapura 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 Bakkapura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bakkapura. The nearest railway station is Harihar, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Bakkapura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Bakkapura is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakkapura

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

Health Facilities in Bakkapura

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

FAQs about Bakkapura