Basavapatna - Arkalgud, Hassan

Basavapatna is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Basavapatna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basavapatna is 616753. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.35 hectares and falls under the 573113 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Basavapatna

According to the 2011 Census, Basavapatna village had a total population of 3,819 people, including 1,905 males and 1,914 females, living in 991 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 81.89% and female literacy at 68.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 763, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Basavapatna

Basavapatna 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 Basavapatna

Basavapatna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Basavapatna is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Basavapatna is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basavapatna

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

Health Facilities in Basavapatna

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

FAQs about Basavapatna