Bidarur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Bidarur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Chikkanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidarur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidarur is 616699. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.38 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Bidarur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bidarur

As per Census 2011, Bidarur village has a total population of 1,267 people, consisting of 623 males and 644 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 717 literate and 550 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bidarur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bidarur

Bidarur 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 Bidarur

Bidarur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Bidarur is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bidarur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidarur

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

Health Facilities in Bidarur

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

FAQs about Bidarur