Bommasamudra - Arsikere, Hassan

Bommasamudra is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Shankaranahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bommasamudra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bommasamudra is 615640. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.43 hectares and falls under the 573117 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bommasamudra

As per Census 2011, Bommasamudra village has a total population of 722 people, consisting of 349 males and 373 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 541 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 182 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population722349373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774037
Scheduled Castes (SC)1336271
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1828498
Literate Population541280261
Illiterate Population18169112

Nearby Villages of Bommasamudra

Bommasamudra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumbaraghattaSouth1.68 km
DonanakatteSouth-West2.13 km
BennigundihalliSouth-East2.28 km
B.t.mallenahalliWest3.05 km
DoddahullenahalliNorth-East3.18 km
Halumalledevara KavalNorth-East3.31 km
HampanakatteSouth-West3.36 km
KittanakereSouth3.46 km
BommenahalliNorth-East3.63 km
PanchanahalliNorth-West3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bommasamudra

Bommasamudra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Bommasamudra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bommasamudra is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bommasamudra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Bommasamudra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Bommasamudra

Where is Bommasamudra located?

Bommasamudra village is located in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bommasamudra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bommasamudra is Shankaranahalli.

What is the pincode of Bommasamudra?

The pincode of Bommasamudra is 573117.

What is the population of Bommasamudra?

Bommasamudra has a total population of 722, including 349 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Bommasamudra?

There are 188 households in Bommasamudra.

What is the literacy rate in Bommasamudra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bommasamudra is 74.93%. Male literacy is 80.23% and female literacy is 69.97%.