Booka

Booka is a village located in Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Channarayapatna (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Hirisave is the gram panchayat of Booka village.

Here you can discover what makes Booka unique in its vibrant Channarayapatna-Hassan region. You’ll see Booka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Booka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Booka is 617333. The village spans a total geographical area of 218.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573124. Channarayapatna is nearest town to Booka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Booka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shravanabelagola Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Booka

Population of Booka

According to the 2011 Census, Booka has a total population of about 513, with approximately 229 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 1240 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 37 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.30%, with male literacy at about 75.11% and female literacy near 57.39%. There are around 160 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Booka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Booka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Booka. As per the 2011 stats, Booka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Booka

Knowing the nearby villages of Booka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Booka.

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