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

According to the 2011 Census, Bommasamudra village had a total population of 722 people, including 349 males and 373 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.88%, with male literacy at 90.61% and female literacy at 77.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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