Bakkaravalli - Belur, Hassan

Bakkaravalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Malasavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakkaravalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakkaravalli is 615093. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.46 hectares and falls under the 573101 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bakkaravalli

According to the 2011 Census, Bakkaravalli village had a total population of 657 people, including 324 males and 333 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.79%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 74.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakkaravalli

Bakkaravalli 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 Bakkaravalli

Bakkaravalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Bakkaravalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Bakkaravalli is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakkaravalli

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

Health Facilities in Bakkaravalli

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

FAQs about Bakkaravalli