Bigathur

Bigathur is a village located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Mallapura is the gram panchayat of Bigathur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bigathur unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Bigathur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bigathur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bigathur is 616239. The village spans a total geographical area of 137.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573129. Sakleshpur is nearest town to Bigathur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bigathur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bigathur

Population of Bigathur

According to the 2011 Census, Bigathur has a total population of about 138, with approximately 70 males and 68 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 13 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.67%, with male literacy at about 71.43% and female literacy near 61.76%. There are around 37 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bigathur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bigathur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bigathur. As per the 2011 stats, Bigathur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bigathur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bigathur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bigathur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bigathur